Summary Of Job Function
The Business Analyst is responsible for managing all steps related to the price change process, including cost changes, pricing changes, margin analysis, and implementation of all adjustments within the ERP system. The Business Analyst will work in conjunction with the Sales Coordinators to oversee all data entry related to customer product pricing, list pricing setup, and competitive price requests with suppliers. They will assist the Customer Service, Supply Chain and Sales Teams with any customer pricing data required to achieve efficient order to cash process.
The Business Analyst will act as a Margin Optimization Project (MOP) advocate for their division and will be responsible for compiling all data related to MOP analysis. The Business Analyst will support the Pricing & Business Analysis manager as needed by providing relevant data, reports, and suggestions for improvement in business performance & efficiency. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, as well as daily use of ERP systems.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Costing Coordination
- Oversee the timely entry of all supplier cost data into Chempax
- Maintain the organization of all supplier cost sheets as they are received
- Work directly with Supply Chain (Buyers & Inventory Managers) to ensure accurate costs
- Work with Principal Development Managers (PDMs) on competitive cost situations
- Pricing Coordination
- In conjunction with the Sales Coordinator, assist with entry & help maintain accuracy of all customer price data in Chempax. Help investigate & resolve any customer price discrepancies
- Maintain customer/product schedule pricing and rebate amounts, in conjunction with the Sales Coordinator.
- Assist Sales Coordinator with list price generation and changes during price increase process
- Provide margin analysis and suggested actions during price change process to achieve optimum customer product margins
- Manage the timely entry of all customer price change data into Chempax. Work with Sales Coordinator to ensure timely & accurate implementation of any price changes
- Manage monthly filing of CUPS and rebates with suppliers, as well as entry into Chempax
- Conduct monthly reviews of expiring supported pricing, if applicable
- Work with PDMs & VPs on competitive customer pricing situations
- MOP Advocate
- Work in coordination with Pricing & Business Analysis Manager, VPs, and GM to provide data for divisional MOP analysis as needed
- Generate monthly MOP reports – Bridge Analysis, Pricing Tool Margin Tracker, and other reports as needed
- Use Pricing Tool to help determine margin strategy and additional price increases
- Manage the Exacted Order Report & IV Hold Report for margin review and analysis
- Other Responsibilities & Reporting
- Provide purchasing data and product margin analysis as needed for supplier or customer reviews
- Work alongside Accounts Payable to rectify any issues in relation to supplier invoices
- Issue credits & rebill orders for any given circumstance (cost adjustment, rebate capture, etc.)
- Assist with other month end reconciliations and analysis as required
- Understand and adhere to/follow the Azelis Business Management System related department procedures and policies (SOP Documents)
- Represent Azelis with the utmost integrity and in a highly professional and polished manner to include proper dress and conduct
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- Other reports as needed and requested
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Working knowledge of various computer programs and ability to understand & interact with ERP systems
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Excellent phone, customer service, creative-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail with numbers
Education And/or Experience
- Four (4) year college graduate, preferred
- BS in Accounting, preferred
Additional Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to “work smart”: multi-tasking, prioritizing, & possessing a sense of urgency
- Ability to collaborate with the multiple levels within the organization
- Ability to work well as a team member
- Ability to always maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and oral presentation skills to all levels within and outside the organization
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