THE ROLE

Reporting to Senior Director, Center Store, the Cost & Retail Analyst will be an integral part of our efforts to ensure profitability and business success.  The person in this role will monitor cost and retail data for all sales departments to ensure data integrity and uncover, and resolve, process inefficiencies.  The Cost & Retail Analyst will partner closely with vendors, Category Managers, and the Data Operations team to verify that the relationship between product cost and product retail support the profit margin requirements of the organization.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'D DO

• Monitor the collection and processing all cost changes for products and supplies
• Review and approve new item attributes, including (but not limited to) costs, pack, and size
• Review and approve all promotions for cost and discount accuracy
• Provide direction to vendors for cost and promotion data exchange
• Conduct routine audits of database and AP for promotional cost accuracy
• Audit and approve all new and existing recipe costing including ingredient files and sub-recipes, recipes
• Conduct cost averaging for aggregate costs of general PLU stations: Soup, Hot bar, Cold Bar, Poke, other
• Enter recipes into Nutrigen

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

To successfully perform the requirements of this position, an individual must consistently execute each essential function at a satisfactory level.  The requirements listed in the following text are representative of the knowledge, experience and skill levels required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Two years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, or Retail database management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency, especially Excel and Outlook
• Costing software experience, promotional planning, margin analysis and forecasting is a plus
• Experience reading and interpreting cost quotes, allowance contracts, recipe costing and unit conversion.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Must be strongly detail-oriented and have project management and follow through skills
• Must be highly organized and have exceptional time management skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• 20% team member discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (very low cost to team members)
• Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)
• Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to all team members
• Retirement plans available to all team members
• Paid vacation, personal, and holiday time off
• Sick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements
• Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members
• Education support
• Career development opportunities
• Wage/salary range: $77,969 - $86,900 

The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
Employment may be dependent upon successful background check and reference checks.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):  It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity.  The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.