Cost Analyst

Company: Crescent Electric Supply Company
Location: Billings
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

As a Cost Analyst, you will support a variety of initiatives related to cost. The key skills for this position include organization, time management, project management, customer-centric and collaborative approach when helping others.PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Review and analyze company-wide cost reports for potential cost issue resolution and optimization in cost savings.
• Proactively identify, recommend and implement enhancements to the vendor cost process within Crescent's software application.
• Manage price increases and cost updates including contacting vendors and collecting, organizing and processing cost agreements in a timely manner.
• Manage cost workflow process and provide cost field support for the company including problem solving and resolving cost issues.
• Manage and process EDI and non-EDI cost agreements and credits including processing, loading, and rejection reports and work with vendors to rectify issues and variances.
• Review, research, and make recommendations on cost enhancement opportunities including streamlining agreements as well as improved cost recommendations.QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent process development & enhancement skills.
  • Efficient use of PC, including advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and the ability to effectively communicate via email.
  • Lead and support multiple projects across different focus areas concurrently.
  • Ability to work well with others, implement projects, self-motivate and take constructive criticism.TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFITSCrescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:
    • Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
    • Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
    • Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
    • Company-paid holidays.
    • Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
    • Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company's 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.FAMILY OWNED. CULTURE OF QUALITY. OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE.Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.Crescent Electric Supply is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric Supply does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen.

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