Margin Analyst

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Accounting/Pricing

Reports To: Pricing Manager

Your Role: As a member of the Pricing team, the margin analyst interacts with many Dot departments, such as business development, customer service and replenishment, as well as our manufacturer partners. You will play a key role in the profitability of our financial programs, including active gross margin management of 80 manufacturer programs, on average. Additionally, you will work with other team members to meet individual and team deadlines and objectives.

• Implement manufacturer and Dot-driven pricing changes.
• Manage the on-going accuracy of financial programs through daily review of margin reports and research of any potential problems
• Proactively communicate any pricing changes to our sales teams and customers.
• Facilitate the set-up of new items, including item master data, product descriptions and financial programs.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

We Need You To Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Statistics or comparable Dot experience
• Strong analytical skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities that are independently and team driven
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

What Can Dot Offer You?

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture within the business. As a vital part of that family unit, we want to ensure you feel included and respected for any differing ideas. We appreciate those opinions and count on them to make us successful. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• A collaborate, team-based environment
• Competitive benefits, including health, profit sharing and 401(k)
• Family ownership that values employees and has a history of success
• Significant advancement opportunities
• $50,575-$75,863 Annually, plus bonus opportunity