As a Cost Analyst, you will be responsible and accountable for product cost data file maintenance and standard cost governance, including the loading and maintenance of cost files (both direct and via 3rd party data sources). You will work closely with Senior Analysts, suppliers and category management during annual increase process to ensure timely receipt of files and deadlines are met. You will be accountable for timely resolution of commercial/corporate mailbox support requests. You will work daily with Senior Analysts to ensure data accuracy, integrity and completeness within the product cost data files. You will mentor associate analysts on daily tasks, including cost file management, department mailbox management.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible, Accountable for the quality of loaded supplier cost and published price files.
- Accountable for the management department mailbox (as assigned)
- Monitors product data accuracy in conjunction with third party data sources.
- Responsible for standard cost governance, root cause failure analysis
- Support Senior Analysts to provide cost analysis insight to commercial and corporate departments
- Accountable for the accuracy of supplier cost file maintenance (additions, deletions and changes)
- Monitors and ensures purchase cost data accuracy, integrity and consistency for assigned system
- Works with Senior Analysts, Associate Analysts to develop process changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency in assigned activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree is required
- Data maintenance and loading processes
- Previous WESCO Anixter or equivalent distribution experience
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Ability to interact and work with management and peers
- Ability to set priorities with strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both orally and in writing
- High paced environment, meet deadlines
- Must be able to multi-task
- Additional computer programming skills (Visual Basic, Java)
- Sharepoint, Microsoft Power B.I. experience
- Negotiation experience
About the TeamAt Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with data maintenance and loading processes
- Previous WESCO, Anixter, or equivalent distribution experience
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Ability to interact and work with management and peers
- Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to multitask
- Visual Basic or Java programming skills
- SharePoint experience
- Microsoft Power BI experience
- Negotiation experience
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
