Our Company:

Gellert Global Group’s Atalanta Corporation has experienced tremendous growth and we are in search of a highly organized, initiative-taking, and detailed oriented Cost Analyst to join our team in our Elizabeth, NJ location.

Atalanta Corporation is the number one cheese importer and the largest family-owned food importer in the US servicing all channels of the food industry with over 5,000 products from around the world. For more information, please visit us at https://www.atalantacorp.com/

Summary/Objective:

The Cost Analyst will support Senior Management, Sales, Operations, Customers and Finance. The ideal candidate will apply analytic principles to review and analyze transitions in sales cost to Senior Management. Candidate must be a collaborator who can work independently and can multi-task in a timely manner. This is not a remote position. The Cost Analyst will also collaborate with the finance group and must have a financial background and be able to provide detailed data to support growth.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely and support Management, Sales personnel, Operations, Product managers and Finance
• Use the infor/M3 costing and pricing model to upload and review pricing.
• Ensure costing inputs and changes are made in a timely manner.
• Defines costing requirements internally
• Prepare and collaborate with supply chain, traffic, and others to ensure timely and accurate uploads of standardize costing into M3 system.
• Identify, research, and resolve cost issues.
• Gather customer information for specific and accurate costing
• Collaborates with internal parties preparing cost agreements
• Compiles proforma analysis and assist in RFP responses
• Maintain costing templates and conduct monthly/ quarterly / annual reviews with Sales and Operations support
• Ownership and maintenance of operational infor/M3 pricing analytical tools
• Streamline and improve business practices, including tools, templates, and processes, to increase the efficiency of the costing desk.
• Recommend and implement processes to improve productivity, increase efficiencies in the software
• Respond to all sales and finance inquiries in a timely manner
• Provide key performance metrics to management.
• Performs cost/price analyses, modeling, and estimates, consistent with company policies.
• Initiative-taking, problem-solving approach to errors and software issue
• Assist VP Strategic Planning on special projects
• Complete miscellaneous analytical projects and responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 or more years of experience in related field
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office and willing to learn other software programs if needed.
• Proficiency in relevant software such as Infor and Exceedra a plus
• Proficient in preparing analytical reports using excel, access and other report writers
• Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to anticipate and adapt to constant change in a growing business environment is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work effectively in an environment with strict deadlines is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours if needed

The Gellert Global Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/ Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.