What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Cost Specialist I position at Tire Rack?
Employment Type Full-Time
Location South Bend, IN (On-site)
The Product Cost Analyst I plays a key role in supporting Tire Rack's Purchasing team by maintaining product price programs, auditing invoice costs, and ensuring the accuracy of supplier pricing information. This position works closely with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to resolve cost discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and support timely financial processes.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Location South Bend, IN (On-site)
The Product Cost Analyst I plays a key role in supporting Tire Rack's Purchasing team by maintaining product price programs, auditing invoice costs, and ensuring the accuracy of supplier pricing information. This position works closely with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to resolve cost discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and support timely financial processes.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain product price programs, including supplier price updates and program changes
- Review and analyze pricing programs to identify discrepancies or missing information and coordinate resolutions with suppliers and the Buying team
- Support the Buying team in researching and resolving product cost issues
- Process EDI and non-EDI invoices, credits, and debits while resolving processing errors and variances with suppliers
- Maintain spreadsheets and reports related to pricing discrepancies, shipping errors, and supplier claims
- Partner with the Accounts Payable team to resolve invoice balancing issues and ensure accurate financial records
- Assist with month-end balancing activities as needed
- Audit and verify supplier program credits for accuracy
- Work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team
- Perform other duties as assigned to support daily operations
- Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in accounting, purchasing, finance, or a related field
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field required
- Monday-Friday; occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary
- 800 a.m. - 500 p.m.; additional hours may be necessary