Job Posting for Pricing Analyst at West Side Beer Distributing

West Side Beer Distributing is seeking to fill the role of Financial Analyst in our Grand Rapids office.

POSITION SUMMARY

Duties include but are limited to the following:

Input and maintain pricing, discounts and special programs in the system for everyday and future use.
Maintain pricing data in the master price list file as well as the route accounting software.
Prepare analysis of costs, prices and profit margins for management.
Function as a liaison with Finance, Brand Management and Executive teams to ensure new items are accurately set up and proper pricing is maintained.
Coordinate with Brand Management and Key Account Manager on the impact of price changes to retail customers’ deadlines and expectations of notice.
Create Excel spreadsheets with pricing data and enter pricing into online portals.
Answer inquiries and research problems regarding pricing.
Able to work under pressure of time constraints and maintain/produce accurate records while providing a high level of service.
Capable of problem solving a variety of customer service issues and supporting a range of personalities, styles and customer types.
Accurate data entry and very high attention to detail.
Analyze pricing variances, follow up with supplier credit requests and prepare month end journal entries.
Prepare and distribute timely monthly price lists. Submit price changes and quarterly pricing to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC).
Update pricing for supplier price increases, prepare upload pricing files and verify prices have been entered accurately.
Communicate/Coordinate quarterly Discontinued Product Review and update in Master Price File and Route Accounting Software.
Be highly organized with strong ability to prioritize against a maintained pricing planning calendar.
Effectively communicate to supervisor and/or other leadership.
Review new item setup audit weekly and follow up to resolve issues.
Audit zero-dollar sales bi-monthly, document, report findings and resolve issues.
Monitor zero cost inventory weekly, analyze issues and communicate to Brand Management and Operations.
Cost Per Case (CPC) tracking and analysis for key suppliers
Support Annual Topline Budget Process.
Perform other work related duties and special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

Understanding of FOB, other cost related components and gross margin.
Extremely accurate data-entry skills and attention to detail.
Mathematical skills including calculating percentages and discounts.
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
Good teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to work independently and efficiently organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
Excellent follow through and organizational skills.
Effective verbal/written communication skills in carrying out job duties with various departments and levels of management.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Code documents according to company procedures.
Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices and documentation.
Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
Communicate findings by preparing a final report and discussions with Management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s):

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting (four-year college or university)
Experience: Minimum 1 year of pricing or accounting experience in a business environment.
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Excel and Accounting Software. Advanced Excel skills to include formulas
such as V-Look Up, Index-Match, Pivot Tables and Conditional Formatting.
Certificates & Licenses:
Other Requirements: Must pass physical, drug screen, background check and motor vehicle report.

West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. West Side Beer Distributing strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view. We believe that this creates an atmosphere where everyone, from any background, can do their best work

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