Brady Plus

We are in search of a Costing Analyst to join our growing team. The purpose of this position is to administer the cost implementation and help manage the company’s suppliers into stock price files.  This role includes administering costs within the company’s ERP system, automating processes, improving cost analytics, and ensuring cost implementation adheres to company policies.  This role is critical to BradyPLUS’ profitability and leadership in the marketplace – it requires great attention to detail, analytic ability, and financial acumen. 

This is a Hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days’ work from home) based out of our Glenview, IL location.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for operational knowledge of multiple ERP systems.
• Item cost review in multiple ERP systems to identify current shelters and ensure the shelter is maintained thus minimizing profit loss for BradyPLUS.  
• Analyze and review price files provided from Suppliers and implement accordingly in ERP systems.
• Accurately fill out Excel spreadsheets for vendor cost updates, sales costs, and list prices ensuring changes are loaded in the ERP system ahead of announced dates.
• Update costs for Direct Shipment, Special and Custom items as needed.
• Responsible for updating the Supplier Cost Change Alert file.
• Work diligently with Item Cost Manager, Director of Cost Management, Category Directors, and Procurement to verify, implement, and change costs accordingly.
• Adjust Vendor alignment, unit of measures, and manufacture item numbers as needed.
• Audit Supplier costs loaded in the ERP system to ensure Sales and Purchase Order accuracy.
• Research and resolve inquiries from the Sales, Category, Procurement, and Pricing teams.
• Manage and respond to emails promptly in a shared inbox for all requests and questions for the business.
• Provide timely update to Account Payable and Replenishment Team on vendor cost discrepancies.
• Maintain load table including Vendor Freight Loads.
• Ensure company policies regarding cost are administered appropriately.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 1-3 years of professional work experience.
• Experience with supplier costing matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Strong analysis and judgment skills.
• Basic level in Excel and Word, experience with PowerPoint a plus.

The pay range for this role is $60,000- $75,000 per year. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery.  We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. 

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.