As the Associate Analyst - Cost, you will be responsible for managing internal commercial/corporate support requests for assigned suppliers. You will be responsible for supplier cost data file maintenance, and will be the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on all cost related issues. You will expedite supplier responses during annual increase process to ensure timely receipt of files and deadlines met. You will support Analysts, and Senior Analysts.
Responsibilities:
- Primary contact for internal stakeholders support on all cost issues
- Loads and maintains product data, cost files and published price files
- Investigates cost discrepancies, expedites responses for department KPI management
- Supports Analyst, Cost Management as it relates to the department and cross functional initiatives
- Monitors and ensures data accuracy, integrity and consistency
- Loads supplier price increase files
Qualifications:
- Associates’ Degree required
- Data maintenance and loading processes
- Customer Service, especially in a fast paced, online environment
- Corporate, head office experience for mid to large company
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Access
- 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
About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- Associates Degree
- Experience with data maintenance and loading processes
- Customer service experience, particularly in a fast-paced online environment
- Corporate or head office experience in a mid-sized or large company
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Ability to work with management and peers
- Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear oral and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.
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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.
