BUSINESS STRATEGY CONSULTANT, PRICING - CHARLOTTE (HYBRID)
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 Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. 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
This position, reporting into Value Pricing & Analytics at Foodbuy, offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure leading impactful enterprise-wide business/pricing initiatives in a Fortune 500 company. Each initiative is carefully selected to achieve a significant return for the company and adds value to the growth of the Compass Group. A successful candidate will be a strategic, big-picture thinker and be able to effectively analyze complex problems, apply data-driven decision making, communicate solutions to a wide range of audiences, and drive change throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Understand corporate pricing strategies in order to identify opportunities for improvement and maximize financial impacts
- Plan and organize a portfolio of key client pricing analyses across multiple stakeholders, including defining scope and timeline
- Create tailored, client-specific pricing analyses using relevant data and tools
- Present analyses and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to the various personnel levels of the organization and clients
- Develop reports and dashboards to track and report progress
- Analyze complex business problems and data sets to draw conclusions and recommendations
- Challenge business norms through analysis and creative, critical thinking
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Business and/or Finance-related degree.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in an analyst, consultant, or management role
- MBA and/or external consulting experience preferred
- Strong quantitative skills required
- Experience with data mining and analysis (primarily Excel)
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with all levels of an organization
- Microsoft Office applications. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Travel as needed (less than 25%)
Traits/Skills:
- Critical thinker – ability to challenge the norm and offer healthy skepticism, imagination, and thinking outside the box
- Problem-Solving skills – demonstrates fluidity to shift between the big picture and details.
- Effective and engaging communicator and listener – ability to frame out complex scenarios in an easy to understand manner
- Multi-discipline – experience across functions and industries
- Entrepreneurial spirit – proactive; self-motivated; inquisitive; persistent
Apply to Foodbuy today!
Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA
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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.
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
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1469948
Foodbuy
Julia Vogel
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