**JOB SUMMARY** Responsible for Sysco Merchandising and Supply Chain (“SMS”) research, analysis and managing cost, transfer price, and earned income-related issues within The Costing Department within Sysco Business Services (SBS) for Partnership Growth Management (PGM) events. Costing Specialist leads the completion of data validation, set up and cost load for all category management activities. **Duties and Responsibilities:** Partnership Growth Initiatives (PGM): + Interpret Supplier costing profile and deliver completion of category management data spreadsheet including analysis and/or change of Supplier’s price methodology, price point, ship point, bracket and/or regional price structure data sets. + Manage supplier SUPC set up and cost data load for category management activity. + Participate in weekly category calls to provide updates, clarify cost details on assigned tasks, and track progress of projects. + Utilize online portal (STEP) to update Supplier details, upload compliance documents and submit requests for additional Pricing SUVCs and Supplier SMS Billing #s. Manage Supplier cost files, implement cost changes, and review cost submissions and variance reports for accuracy Research and resolve purchase order claims and repayment requests in collaboration with Accounts Payable, to ensure accurate and timely reconciliations Resolve live purchase order inquiries prior to purchase order ship date Implement existing corporate billed Supplier new billing numbers and item pricing into Redistribution Center “RDC” **Education Required:** + High School Diploma **Education Preferred:** + Bachelor's or Associate degree **Experience Required:** 3 years professional experience **Experience Preferred:** 3 years professional experience in costing, pricing, or supplier rebate management + Data Review & Interpretation + Customer Service and strong communication skills + Problem Solving + Knowledge of Supply Chain Distribution processes + Microsoft Office ​ **Technical Skills and Abilities:** + Effective interpersonal and communication (oral, written and listening) skills to create a positive team environment and to clearly articulate ideas and thoughts to all areas of the Sysco organization and the Sysco suppliers. + Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. + Ability to initiate action and work independently in remote environment. + Strict attention to detail, works independently with impeccable follow-up skills. + Preferred knowledge of Sysco systems and processes for centralized price management (RME, AS240) + Intermediate to advanced analytical skills for accuracy. + Preferred knowledge of product codes (SUPC/Material), vendor codes (SUVC/SMS Vendor# logic), pricing, and developing Supplier and Sysco OpSite relationships. **Physical Demand** Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. **Work Environment** Remote \#LI-AG1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.