Supplier Operations Price Analyst

Supplier Operations Price Analyst

Hours:

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Reports To:

Senior Supplier Operations Support Manager

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Pre-employment Screening:
Background Check, Education Verification, References, Drug Test

Work From Home Status:
Eligible

After a period of in-person training and time working onsite with your team, this role has the option to work remotely (in WI only at this time). In general, this timeframe tends to be 6-8 weeks. Note there may be situations where in-person training may be extended, someone may choose, or be asked to return onsite which would be coordinated and scheduled in advance.

Additionally, this position does request 1 day per week (Wednesday) onsite.

We work with businesses and organizations of all kinds to provide them with personalized promotional products. A small part of their job is the biggest part of ours – that's why one of our core values is to provide remarkable service. When you work here, you'll be treated with the same level of respect and positive attitude.

As a supplier operations price analyst, you will collaborate with the Senior supplier operations support manager to ensure we maintain a competitive position on net costs. You will lead, coordinate, and finalize the price revision process for a select group of assigned suppliers by reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, and processing all cost changes submitted.

Here's what a typical day might look like. (These are the essential functions of the job.) Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate the eight core principles that guide every 4imprint teammate on a daily basis:
  Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, and Humility.
• Develop collaborative relationships with our supplier partners while representing 4imprint in a professional manner.
• Work with and independent of the Senior Supplier Operations Support Manager to review, analyze, assess impact, and approve vendor price updates from all suppliers.
• Prioritize submissions to ensure supplier timelines are met, in line with our own, and collaborative relations with the supplier are maintained.
• Negotiate with suppliers where needed to minimize the financial impact of price changes.
• Summarize supplier level impact data and share results with management so they can monitor and assess the strategic effect on the business.
• Maintain reports to analyze, monitor activity, and modify data sets used by the price team, supplier operations, marketing, merchandising, and executive team.
• Analyze prices for market competitiveness and suggest when benchmarking or further negotiation may be necessary.
• Maintain a current understanding of market trends and macroeconomic changes and how they apply to proposed price changes.
• Review and assess the appropriate resolution to purchase order price discrepancy questions from price support associates and adjust records as needed.
• Work closely with internal team members across all departments to coordinate information flow between suppliers and 4imprint.
• Collaborate with leadership on special projects related to price analytics, new procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in training classes and actively seek professional development.

You might be a fit for this position if you are:

• Someone who has strong interest in analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Organized, results-driven, and a multi-tasker with strong attention to detail and identifying patterns in data sets.
• Friendly, tactful, and professional in your communications on the phone, in person, and in e-mail to external (suppliers) and internal partners.
• Capable of empathetically yet skillfully handling difficult conversations and situations.
• Someone with the ability to present complex data to management and stakeholders.
• Someone who enjoys challenges, change, and trying new things.
• Willing to work extended hours, as needed.

Required education/skills/experience:

• Minimum of associate's degree in marketing, business, finance, or related degree. Applicants with equivalent directly relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a buyer or cost accountant a plus.
• Demonstrable understanding of margins, markup, product life cycle, etc.
• Experience with price methods, costing, and competitive cost analysis preferred.
• Experience in the promotional products industry preferred.
• Able to demonstrate strong computer skills with working knowledge of databases, intermediate/advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in other Microsoft Office Suite applications and managing large sets of data.
• Please refer to the physical requirements form for details on the physical requirements of this role.

Work Environment:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands listed in this job description. Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to effectively…