Stores Category Analyst

Gordon Food Service; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service seeks a cost administrator to ensure accurate margin results by managing cost factors and vendor agreements across stocked items in SAP/Agora. You will support category management analytics, item setups, promotion tracking, and supplier rebates while collaborating with AP and V/R teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong math skills, and the ability to resolve cost discrepancies through structured audits and vendor communications, enabling profitable category

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field.
• Two years buyer, cost administrator or supply chain buyer experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes vendor cost changes with Category Management.
• Executes vendor purchasing agreements with Category Management and Vendor Receivables.
• Shares information to support marketing, bids, buyers, and supply chain analysts.
• Resolves cost and repay issues with Accounts Payable and Vendor Receivables.
• Supports Category and Pricing Teams as needed.
• Provides analysis and recommendations to approve cost changes with Category Management Teams.
• Maintains invoice cost and other cost factors in SAP or Agora for stocked items.
• Manages costs on purchase orders via EDI, email, and fax.
• Collaborates with Accounts Payable and vendor community on cost discrepancies.
• Monitors and improves vendors VIP results.
• Supports new vendor and item setup as needed.
• Implements and maintains long-term purchasing agreements with National Category and Vendor Receivables.
• Supports growth and accuracy in margin through audits of vendor agreements.
• Assists category managers with assortment and lane analysis.

Skills

Math aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Presentation

Database

Email

Internet

ERP software

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Position Summary:

Executes activities to ensure accurate financial and margin results through the proper assignment of cost and sales agreements to drive profitable case growth of Categories. Executes activities to minimize all purchasing cost issues such as PO/Invoice errors, repayments, credit claims, and samples. Support category management analytics, item setup, promotion tracking, and vendor billbacks.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes vendor cost changes with Category Management.
• Executes vendor purchasing agreements with Category Management and Vendor Receivables.
• Shares info to support marketing, bids, buyers, and supply chain analysts.
• Resolves cost and repay issues with A/P and V/R.
• Supports Category and Pricing Teams as needed.
• Provides analysis and recommendations to assist in the approval of cost changes in collaboration with Category Management Teams.
• Analysts Supporting: Responsible for the accurate implementation and maintenance of invoice cost and other cost factors in SAP or Agora for all stocked items across all GFS Stores.
• Responsible for managing costs on GFS's purchase orders via EDI, email, and fax.
• Works with Accounts Payable and vendor community to resolve any cost related discrepancies between a GFS purchase order and a vendor invoice.
• Monitors and executes plans to improve vendors VIP results.
• Supports new vendor and item setup as needed.
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of long term purchasing agreements in collaboration with the National Category and Vendor Receivables Team.
• Supports growth and accuracy in margin through continuous audits of vendor agreements.
• Supports category managers with assortment and lane analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong math aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and detail orientation with excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Proactive, positive attitude with high integrity and a commitment to continuous learning and success both independently and in team settings.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, database, email and internet software applications.
• Advanced knowledge supporting ERP applications specific to GFS Canada or GFS US assignments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field required
• Two years buyer, cost administrator or supply chain buyer experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.