Specialist, SMS Costing

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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

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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

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OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.