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Job Summary

The Cost Analyst will support the Manager of Opportunity/Cost Analysis. The Cost Analyst is responsible for preparing and presenting Market Basket analysis and making key recommendations to drive incremental value for all Customers and to further Customers' purchasing compliance goals. This includes preparing and reviewing opportunity analysis, product-matching analysis; assist in the preparation of executive level reporting. This role is responsible for adhering to established processes and standards that have been put in place. This role can be worked remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare product matches for contracted items, and complete Market Basket Analyses comparing competitive programs
• Analyze Reporting and Compliance tools using Excel and MS Access
• Understand aspects of Foodservice GPO's manufacturer and distributor contracts, review analysis on competitiveness of Foodbuy programs and recommend program changes to maintain competitiveness
• Prepare key business analysis to assist functional leaders in decision-making processes
• Investigate trends and variances compared to prior periods and forecast
• Ad hoc analysis and special projects to support continued growth of business
• Prepare executive level summaries based on analysis

Qualifications:

• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Bachelor's degree preferred; 2+ related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
• Foodservice product knowledge preferred
• Financial or trend analysis experience
• Supplier and customer interaction experience
• Purchasing/procurement experience preferred
• Distribution or foodservice experience is preferred
• Minimal travel required (typically to the Corporate office in Charlotte, NC)
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills are required
• Excellent written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Analytical problem solving
• Flexible/Adapts well to change
• Collaborative works well as a member of a team
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Customer service focus: Value customers. Meet or exceed their requirements and be consistent with business priorities
• Generate innovative, "out of the box" approaches and improved solutions that help create incremental gains in business results
• Consistently displays strong integrity and ethics

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)