Merchandising Income Analyst

McLane Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLane is seeking a Merchandising Income Analyst to evaluate ROI on pricing changes, manage rebates, and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will analyze purchasing opportunities, track income impact of terms, and ensure accurate invoicing and payments across McLane's supplier network.

Strong Excel, data analytics, and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role. This position requires collaboration across merchandising, finance, and operations to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply-chain, transportation, or related field.
• 3+ years in financial analysis, accounting, purchasing, merchandising, rebates or buying strongly preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel is required.
• Experience in data/contract/rebate analytics required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze buying opportunity and ROI potential for supplier price increases.
• Track and monitor potential impact to income resulting from price increases and changes in supplier terms or rebate agreements.
• Work with suppliers to ensure Virtual Trade Show is updated with all appropriate show detail requirements.
• Create internal tracking for rebates and supplier incentives. Update contacts for all rebates to ensure auto remittance is sent to the correct suppliers. Submit rebates for tracking in the contract management system. Research repayment requests for all rebates.
• For suppliers who have purchased advertising thru McLane media, ensure ads are received timely and in the correct format. Invoice suppliers for payment and ensure all payments are collected and posted to the correct GL accounts.
• For all McLane sponsored events, collect registration from suppliers, invoice registration and sponsorship fees, and ensure payments are collected and posted to the appropriate GL accounts.
• Determine, track, and monitor key commodity pricing indicators and share findings with merchandising leaders and their teams.
• Track, monitor, and evaluate budgets and payments for rebates, heavy liquid fees, and beverage/water/non water fees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Time management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Merchandising Income Analyst (JR112269)

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Partner with internal merchandising stakeholders and suppliers to track and optimize pricing, rebates, and incentives; ensure appropriate ROI; and manage all supplier related meetings, live events, and virtual events.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Merchandising Income Analyst:

• Analyze buying opportunity and ROI potential for supplier price increases. Confirm completion of purchasing buys and report final gain on purchases.
• Track and monitor potential impact to income resulting from price increases and changes in supplier terms or rebate agreements.
• Work with suppliers to ensure Virtual Trade Show is updated with all appropriate show detail requirements.
• Create internal tracking for rebates and supplier incentives. Update contacts for all rebates to ensure auto remittance is sent to the correct suppliers. Submit rebates for tracking in the contract management system. Research repayment requests for all rebates. Annually analyze previous year rebate earnings vs sales to understand how minimum rebates will be adjusted at the new year and to understand impact of changes.
• For suppliers who have purchased advertising thru McLane media, ensure ads are received timely and in the correct format. Invoice suppliers for payment and ensure all payments are collected and posted to the correct GL accounts.
• For all McLane sponsored events, collect registration from suppliers, invoice registration and sponsorship fees, and ensure payments are collected and posted to the appropriate GL accounts.
• Determine, track, and monitor key commodity pricing indicators and share findings with merchandising leaders and their teams.
• Track, monitor, and evaluate budgets and payments for rebates, heavy liquid fees, and beverage/water/non water fees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Merchandising Income Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply-chain logistics, transportation, or related field.
• 3+ years relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, purchasing, merchandising, rebates or buying strongly preferred.
• High proficiency in excel is required.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• Experience in data/contract/rebate analytics required.
• Strong time management, problem solving, decision making, and negotiation skills are required.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.