Cost Accounting Clerk

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Fargo, ND Remote work opportunity Application Deadline: Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active. Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position. The Cost Analyst supports cost management efforts with the implementation, coordination, and maintenance of cost management strategies for our open market business. This includes focus on ensuring cost competitiveness for key product categories and vendors through the execution of cost analysis, vendor Special Pricing Agreement (SPA) rationalization and implementation of tiered SPA strategy, opportunity identification for cost savings and profit improvement. Works to understand current cost structures (SPAs, regional vs branch, backside vendor programs, etc.). Works with field personnel to capture local market feedback to complete competitive market analyses. Utilizes system data and analytics to gather market intelligence on pricing competitiveness. Supports identification of cost management opportunities through analytics, market feedback, and commercial intelligence to demonstrate due diligence, actively managing costs, and ensuring market relevance in our pricing. Analyzes cost differences between different locations, regions, and customer types across the enterprise. Supports the identification of opportunities to negotiate better SPA costs for more customers, rationalizing existing SPA’s, or working to improve into stock pricing. Provides oversight and documentation of cost savings delivered through opportunity identification and market analysis. Supports communication to branches and customers to create confidence in price strategies. Continues to grow industry/field experience through different branch/customer/manufacturer visits throughout the year. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience. Strong knowledge of the SAP materials management system and previous forecasting experience is preferred. Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred. Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Lift from Floor: Physical Activity movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - picking, pinching, typing; the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Frequently Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards. Service Philosophy We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do. Service Standards Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Personal Leave time and more! Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer. Drug testing The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.