As Manager - Cost Management you will be responsible for managing a team of analysts and a supervisor. The core responsibilities of the team include:  load and maintain of cost data, including regional into-stock costs, and published book pricing as well as select legacy system customer price maintenance and loading. The manager’s focus will be on analytics and complex problem solving; to include conducting comprehensive analysis to assist in overall process improvement and efficiencies. As Manager of Cost, you will focus on data quality and upholding business standards. You will provide analytic and cost audit support to the sales and functional teams to identify supplier cost variances. You manage relationships with Sourcing and I.T. to maintain and improve required cost systems and work cross functionally with other teams. You will own loading supplier contract and standard cost information in all systems.

Responsibilities:

Develops and facilitates project planning, goals and departmental scheduling. Focus on team selection, task management, productivity and performance evaluations. Provides team with coaching, counseling, feedback to allow associates to be prepared for growth opportunities. Manages updating supplier contract costs into multiple systems to ensure purchase order accuracy. Manages processing of third party and supplier direct price submissions. Oversees processing of daily data maintenance (additions, changes, prices, etc.). Ensures data accuracy, integrity and completeness through managing a structured quality control process. Troubleshoots system issues and offers suggestions for resolution. Participates in interdepartmental meetings on pricing system enhancements and offers suggestions for improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Business or related field is required. 5 years required, 7 years preferred prior responsibility in pricing and data management 2 years required; 3 years preferred of management supervision.  Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers and competitors Ability to initiate and develop relationships with key decision makers inside and outside the company to achieve objectives. Ability to work within timelines and project deadlines Able to oversee people and processes to achieve objectives. Strong interpersonal skills including coaching and conflict management. Strong time management, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally. Strong computer skills including high proficiency in Excel.