Job Details

Job Opportunity At Foodbuy

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source andprovide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the hospitality, restaurant, healthcare, education, entertainment, and gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world's largest contract food and support services provider.

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates' careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment. Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

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