Location: Mount Sterling, IL
Department: Accounting/Pricing
Reports To: Pricing Manager
Salary Grade: $51,333 to $77,000 annually, plus bonus opportunity
As a member of the Pricing team, the margin analyst interacts with many Dot departments, such as business development, customer service and replenishment, as well as our manufacturer partners. You will play a key role in the profitability of our financial programs, including active gross margin management of 80 manufacturer programs, on average. Additionally, you will work with other team members to meet individual and team deadlines and objectives.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Implement manufacturer and Dot-driven pricing changes.
- Manage the on-going accuracy of financial programs through daily review of margin reports and research of any potential problems
- Proactively communicate any pricing changes to our sales teams and customers.
- Collaborate with Master Data Analyst to facilitate the set-up of new items, including the financial programs.
- Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Statistics or comparable Dot experience
- Strong analytical skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities that are independently and team driven
- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to problem solve
- Self-motivation
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Travel: Occasional overnight travel required with the ability to independently travel as needed, without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plan or train for customer/vendor calls, training or meetings.
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
- Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
- Significant advancement opportunities
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.
