Merchandising Contract Compliance Analyst

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our mission is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

This position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

The Merchandising Contract Compliance Analyst is responsible for working with Suppliers, Legal, Accounting and Merchandising to ensure compliance with Grocery Distribution Supplier Agreements (GDSA) and other compliance related tasks as needed. This person will work with suppliers regarding the basics of a supplier agreement and negotiate lead-time, reclamation, brackets, terms, etc.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Essential Job Functions/Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure completion of GDSA with all Grocery Distribution suppliers
• Understand and utilize the standard format GDSA and the GDSA acceptable variations among suppliers
• Prepare, analyze and audit various internal and external reports
• Understand and appropriately apply all elements of supplier GDSAs including, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Payment terms
  • Performance rebates
  • Certificate of Insurance and W9
  • Product disposition
  • Purchasing minimums
  
  
  
  
• Implement and manage the McLane Grocery Contract Compliance systems
  
  
  
  • Enter and update contract terms, dates, and contractual requirements
  • Follow up on activities required to remain in compliance with all GDSAs
  
  
  
  
• Safeguard confidentiality of GDSAs in accordance with approved Company procedures
• Ensure appropriate record retention of GDSAs and related information
• Facilitate supplier audits in accordance with contractual requirements
• Ensure all contracts including, but not limited to, all GDSA's, event contracts, supplier rebate contracts and wholesale programs are compliant for the following.
  
  
  
  • All levels of approval have been received
  • All contracts are fully executed and signed by all applicable parties
  • All contracts are filed in the appropriate digital and physical locations
  
  
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in business or related field
• 2 or more years of related experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Superior accuracy and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, negotiate and meet deadlines

Working Conditions:

• Office environment

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.