Sr Analyst Supplier Terms and Allowances

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth. Job Description: Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required. Work Experiences: 5 years of related work experience required. Skills: Deliver guidance as a result of analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams to drive success Ability to lead internal negotiation discussions with merchants Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence software, and database tools Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment Self-motivated with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision, independently and within a team setting Knowledge of accounting requirements and practices around supplier maintenance and management Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, frequently changing environment Responsibilities: Subject Matter Expert for Supplier Business Terms including Vendor Allowances across all systems. Create Vendor Allowance budgets and forecasts for periodic review with Vendor Management, Finance, and members of the Executive Team. Maintain and audit repository of supplier contract financial terms to ensure contract financial execution and reporting to merchants is accurate. Develop Vendor Performance scorecards including sales, margin, logistics, in-stock performance vs. Academy policies and general vendor contributions. Validate all merchant requests for contract updates and lead update process. Provide visibility to expiring contracts and begin renegotiation process. Synthesize large volumes of data acquired from primary or secondary data sources and transform complex data into clear and actionable insights to identify margin improvement focal points. Drive ASO Business Intelligence usage in the department by automating all processes and collaborate with the Analytics team to optimize manual reporting using ASO Business Intelligence tools. Serve as key contact and SME for SPS Commerce Analytics platforms. Work with accounting on month-end actions including accruals and vendor follow-up. Ongoing collaboration/training with Buyers, AB’s, and Sourcing teams to achieve Academy Supplier Expectations. Assist with the coordination and support efforts of various cross functional teams, including but not limited to, Merchants, Accounting, Supply Chain, Legal, and Marketing. Support Merchants with ad-hoc reporting, as needed. Develop a thorough understanding of and follow Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules. Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements & Attendance: Ability to work flexible hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties. Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior. Full time Equal Employment Opportunity Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. Academy® Sports Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.