RO Strategy & Solutions Analyst

Cencora•Conshohocken, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves analyzing large strategic accounts, forecasting sales, and understanding purchasing trends to ensure compliance with ABC Distribution Service Agreements (DSA). The analyst will build and maintain relationships with key accounts, suppliers, and internal teams to enhance performance, profitability, and inventory productivity. A key aspect of the role is developing innovative solutions to tactical challenges faced by strategic accounts regarding product procurement and supplier/distribution center relations. The analyst will collaborate with the Large Strategic Accounts Manager on various opportunities, including deals, rebates, allowances, new item purchases, and promotional activities. The position requires the ability to resolve issues with managerial guidance, multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to strategic decisions aimed at increasing MWI Animal Health’s profitability. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Normally requires a minimum of one to three years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles, practices and procedures in Procurement
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge of ABC policies, programs & services and products
Ability to multi-task
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong negotiating skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong mathematical skills
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Analyze Large Strategic Accounts; forecasts, sales vs. plan and purchasing trends, whether based on historical demand or new customer requirements to maximize ABC Distribution Service Agreement (DSA) compliance.
Builds and maintains relationships with Large Strategic Accounts, Suppliers and other functional areas in order to improve performance, buy side profitability, inventory productivity and overall team effectiveness.
Develops new solutions to various tactical challenges strategic accounts face as it relates to procuring product and supplier and distribution center relations.
Works with Large Strategic Accounts Manager on opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances, new item purchases and promotional activities for suppliers and customers.
Ability to resolve issues with guidance and oversight from manager.
Ability to multi-task and perform varied functions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Participates in strategic decisions to find solutions to increase MWI Animal Health’s profitability.
Performs related duties as assigned.