Responsibilities:

Communication & Relationship-Building

• Collaborates with the Category Management Team during the analysis of vendor cost changes.

• Collaborates with the Category Management Team and the Vendor Receivables Team to execute the accurate and timely implementation of vendor purchasing agreements.

• Communicates relevant information to support marketing, bids, buyers, and logistics analysts.

• Collaborates with A/P and V/R on cost and repay issue resolution.

• Collaborates with National and Divisional Sales Teams to provide support as necessary.

• Collaborates with Divisional Marketing Teams to provide support as necessary.

• Supports the Lead Category Buyer to develop background data for formulas and cost models in category market reviews. 

• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas

General

• Provides analysis and recommendations to assist in the approval of cost changes in collaboration with Category Management Teams.

• Responsible for the maintenance of all cost factors:

• Analysts supporting Canadian Divisions: Responsible for the accurate implementation and maintenance of invoice, market, and other cost factors in GFS Canada’s ERP System for all stocked, Special Order, and JIT items across all GFS Canada broadline divisions.

• Analysts Supporting US Divisions: Responsible for the accurate implementation and maintenance of invoice cost and other cost factors in GFS US’s ERP System for all stocked items across all GFS US Broadline divisions.

• Responsible for managing costs on GFS’s purchase orders via EDI 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 required.

• 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.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related conferences, seminars, etc.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have:

• This position requires general math aptitude, problem solving abilities, and detail orientation with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent organizational and time management skills.  

• Must be able to problem solve, accept and accomplish multiple and diverse assignments.  

• Must have good proactive and  positive attitude, with a commitment to personal and professional success. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.  

• This position also requires a professional demeanor, honesty, integrity, drive, tenacity, determination, and a willingness to learn.  

Experience:

• Bachelor degree required Business Management or related field

• Two years buyer, cost administrator or supply chain buyer experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Location:

• 1300 Gezon Pkwy, Wyoming MI 49509

• Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office 2 days remote

• Monday to Friday

• 8 am to 5 pm

Adherence to Hybrid Work Policy:

Adherence to the company’s hybrid work policy is an essential function of the Cost Analyst position.  The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment.