Purchasing Pricing Data Analyst | WFO | CRK

The Purchasing, Pricing & Data Analyst provides data-driven insight across inventory, pricing, purchasing, and sales performance. This role serves as a central analytical resource, helping the business make informed decisions through forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis.

1. Inventory & Demand Analysis

·Analyze sales velocity, product movement, and historical demand trends

·Recommend reorder quantities and optimal purchasing timing

·Maintain and refine Min/Max inventory levels and reorder points

·Identify overstock situations, slow-moving products, and stockout risks

2. ETA Prediction & Order Visibility

·Assign and maintain expected arrival dates (ETAs) for all purchase orders

·Analyze vendor lead times, production schedules, and shipping durations

·Continuously improve ETA forecasting accuracy using planned vs actual performance data

·Update systems to support accurate customer communication and order visibility

3. Pricing Analysis

·Monitor competitor pricing where available

·Analyze quote pricing performance and final sales outcomes

·Support quarterly pricing reviews, including margin analysis and market positioning

·Identify underpriced products with margin opportunity and overpriced products with potential sales risk

4. Quote Win/Loss Analysis

·Track quote activity, including value, products, customers, and outcomes

·Analyze win rates by product category and identify pricing sensitivity trends

·Identify key drivers behind successful and unsuccessful quotes

5. Purchasing Support

·Assist with purchase order creation during high-volume periods

·Help prevent backlog accumulation within purchasing operations

·Provide analytical support for purchasing and inventory decisions

6. Reporting & Business Insights

·Prepare weekly inventory and purchasing performance reports

·Generate monthly pricing and quote win/loss analysis reports

·Provide actionable insights and recommendations to Kevin and the leadership team

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·Improvement in inventory turns

·Forecast accuracy and ETA reliability

·Implementation of margin improvement insights

·Completeness and accuracy of quote win/loss data

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

·Advanced Excel and data management capabilities

·Highly structured and detail-oriented mindset

·Ability to translate data into actionable business insights

Perks and benefits

Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment

Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties - with items to give away and cash prizes!

Endless opportunities for career advancement

Exclusive ATM inside the office for employee's convenience

We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection

Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff - Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays!

Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms

Child friendly spaces to cater to the needs of employees with children, enhancing work-life balance

Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues

International career growth and connections

Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals

Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks

In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being

Become part of the Employee Share Units program

Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc

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