Remote Cost Analyst – Cost Management & SPA Strategy

Border States; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Border States is seeking a Cost Analyst to support cost management through analytics, SPA rationalization, and tiered pricing strategies for open market purchases. This role emphasizes cost competitiveness and data-driven decision making.

You will collaborate with branches and vendors to identify savings, analyze regional/product variations, and present recommendations to stakeholders. Remote work options are available with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• APICS certification or strong MRP/supply-chain knowledge preferred.
• Strong SAP MM knowledge and forecasting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access and SAP software.

Responsibilities

• Review product categories/vendors across regions to assess cost competitiveness.
• Engage branch personnel and stakeholders during category evaluations.
• Analyze market conditions, vendor alignment and pricing strategies.
• Understand cost structures (SPAs, regional vs branch, vendor programs).
• Collaborate with field teams to capture local market feedback for analyses.
• Present findings and implement agreed cost-saving recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

SAP knowledge

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline

APICS certification

Tools

SAP MM

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Border States is seeking a Cost Analyst to support cost management through analytics, SPA rationalization, and tiered pricing strategies for open market purchases. This role emphasizes cost competitiveness and data-driven decision making.

You will collaborate with branches and vendors to identify savings, analyze regional/product variations, and present recommendations to stakeholders. Remote work options are available with a competitive compensation package.