Cost Manager

Sonepar•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Crawford Electric Supply is seeking a Cost Manager to join their team in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for maintaining product and costing information within the Eclipse system, ensuring accuracy of costs and product files, monitoring vendor price increases, and reviewing costs to meet company profitability goals. Crawford Electric Supply is part of the Sonepar group, a global leader in electrical distribution, and emphasizes a culture of growth, opportunity, and stability. They are committed to building relationships with employees, encouraging fun at work, and valuing diversity.

Requirements

2 + years or more related experience and/or training
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and/or Access for pricing and cost analysis
Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook
Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, and other basic math

Nice To Haves

4 year college degree preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain Opco product and costing within Eclipse.
Ensure costs and product files are accurate.
Monitor vendor price increases.
Review costs to meet company profitability goals.
Possess a good working knowledge of the Eclipse system as it relates to purchasing functions and reporting.
Ensure accurate costing, product descriptions, and vendor information according to department procedures.
Develop and maintain vendor relations to ensure company receives support and favorable costs in our market.
Analyze and communicate vendor price increases.
Work with vendors to ensure that timely and accurate cost files are being received.
Work with vendors to maintain a list of discontinued items and update Eclipse accordingly.
Review product lines as needed to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available, duplicates are merged, costs are correct, and appropriate stock flags are present.
Set reminders for discontinued items and update stock status as required.
Maintain Sell Groups.
Compare costs on like products and present profitable solutions.
Review with Purchasing and Price Managers the implementation of cost multipliers.
Monitor requests for cost changes and review requests to confirm that the change is valid; forward requests to the Product team for implementation.
Review regular cost updates to the PDW from Trade Services.
Review and fill out new product/price templates; update templates as requested by Sales, Purchasing, and vendors.
Assist Rebate team in maintaining correct UPC codes.
Assist Purchasing in the review of unapproved and unbilled payables.
Develop or use systems to organize and keep track of information and activities.
Set priorities with an appropriate sense of what is most important and plan with an appropriate and realistic sense of the time demand involved.
Monitor daily work habits and determine areas for improvement.
Plan daily tasks and goals that align with the company’s strategic direction.
Provide excellent customer service.
Interact with vendors and internal branch personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
Review costs as necessary with feedback from Sales personnel and customers.
Represent Crawford’s best interest in negotiating pricing with suppliers.
Travel to other branches on occasion as needed.
Attend meetings and trainings as requested by manager, company, or vendors.