DATA ACQUISITION ANALYST

​ Who is Foodbuy?

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.

Why Foodbuy?

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST , which stands for F lexibility, I nclusion, R esults, S ustainability and T ransparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

Job Summary

Foodbuy is the foodservice industry’s leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) focused on lowering purchasing and product costs for foodservice organizations. Currently we offer a Great Opportunity for career development and growth as a Data Acquisition Analyst .

 

The Data Acquisition Analyst is responsible for working directly with Distributors to obtain complete and timely transaction level reporting. This process results in the successful capture and processing of Foodbuy customers' purchase transactions, and the generation of manufacturer invoices, customer volume allowances and price audits ensuring maximum revenue and savings for those customers.

 
Responsibilities: 

• EDI relationship owner between Distributor and Foodbuy regarding onboarding and collection of all Customer Account Numbers
• Proactively engage with our distributor partners to ensure complete and accurate collection/processing of transaction - level reporting from hundreds of distributor locations representing over $25 billion in annual spend across the U.S. and Canada
• Use persuasive communication skills to recover distributor data and overcome obstacles to resolution
• Consistent follow-up with Distributors regarding data gaps identified in Trend Analysis reports
• Display sense of urgency when dealing with critical and time sensitive EDI failures 
• Facilitate ongoing weekly phone calls with priority distribution partners to discuss progress, address challenges, and negotiate solutions
• Present analysis and issues to management and solicit feedback, escalating to management quickly when needed
• Resolve customer challenges, ad-hoc requests, and concerns
• Generate and maintain reports used for analysis and management of daily workload
• Continuously seek to improve processes by applying innovative and strategic thinking and by monitoring and evaluating industry best practices 
• Execute against annually provided SMART KPI’s
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to drive operational excellence and support Compass/Foodbuy initiatives (eVIA, Supply Chain, Compass hierarchy, etc)
• Ensure that all dealings with suppliers, clients, and internal personnel are carried out professionally/ethically and with the highest integrity

Qualifications:

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree is preferred 
• Strong organization, verbal, and written communications skills
• A detail-oriented self-starter adept at driving results independently, efficiently managing conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel and Outlook
• Experience with repetitive data driven and master data processes
• Able to follow repetitive Best Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and process workflows on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Financial or trend analysis experience
• Customer/Stakeholder focused, analytical minded with the capability to problem solve
• Flexible and adaptable, with a proven ability to navigate change and resolve conflicts effectively
• Innovative and numbers-oriented mindset with the ability to implement creative solutions to process inefficiencies or complex ad hoc problems
• Familiarity across any of the following platforms a plus: Formula writing, VBA, SQL, PowerBI 
• Prior experience in a corporate environment a plus
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders a plus

Apply to Foodbuy today!

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Req ID: 1297021

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