Cost Analyst

Flexibility Option: Hybrid option available Job Req Id: 32731 Description: Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Fargo, ND Remote work opportunity Application Deadline: November 10, 2026. 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. Pay Range: $64,300 - $80,000 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. Job Summary 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. Responsibilities Essential Functions Reviews key product categories/vendors by branch, area or region to determine cost competitiveness, ensure market relevance, and establish cost confidence with Border States branch personnel. Engages key branch/regional personnel as well as key company stakeholders as needed throughout category evaluations. Evaluates current market conditions, vendor/category alignment, and strategies. 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. Presents findings and recommendations to key branch and company stakeholders and implement any agreed upon results. Works with vendors to negotiate pricing based on evaluation findings as necessary. 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. Utilizes market analytics and key indices (e.g. commodities) to identify opportunities for cost negotiation with vendors. Provides oversight and documentation of cost savings delivered through opportunity identification and market analysis. Adheres to the Vital Factors and Goals and Controls process. Non-essential Functions Supports communication to branches and customers to create confidence in price strategies. Promotes Service Excellence by sharing examples with the team while identifying and following through on new opportunities for teamwork. Continues to grow industry/field experience through different branch/customer/manufacturer visits throughout the year. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience. No minimum years of prior experience required; relevant experience in procurement, sales, marketing, pricing, costing, supply chain, or distribution is preferred. Strong knowledge of the SAP materials management system and previous forecasting experience is preferred. APICS certification or proven knowledge of MRP and supply-chain knowledge preferred. Strong working knowledge of PC for Win…

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