KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience working in a commercial environment, preferably in distribution activities
• Analytical and numerate with a highly developed ability to problem solve
• Expert level IT skills with experience of commercial computer systems
• Good knowledge and understanding of business processes
• Able to communicate with technical staff and to translate information for non-technical staff
• Experience of developing reports to satisfy business requirements through the appropriate use of reporting tools and data analysis
• Well-developed influence and persuasion skills
• Initiative while being able to react to changing priorities

Able to cope with tight deadlines

KEY AREAS

• Clear understanding of the customer terms process and development of the terms tool
• Develop and create a robust approach to managing through supplier price increases
• Review current reporting processes and implement improvements where necessary
• Create reports, review and analyse data sources and implement changes where necessary
• Management and control the company's approach to rebate support rates
• Ensure accuracy of data extracted from management systems
• Ensure production of accurate and timely reports as requested
• Work with the data producers to ensure consistent and relevant flow of commercial information to the business
• Train and advise data producers as necessary to ensure good understanding of the business needs
• Advise and guide operations, sales and commercial functions to ensure good understanding of reported data
• Translate data and information into presentations and reports for review and decision making by the Executive
• Undertake projects and tasks as requested by the Executive Board
• To manage and control margin information and analysis, providing timely and accurate data and being part of an effective decision making process.
• To ensure business data processes produce accurate, timely and fit for purpose data in line with the company's needs and requirements.
• To assist in coordinating and managing the company's approach to Green Book pricing, customer terms and overall pricing strategy.
• To manage and control the company's approach to rebate support rates and sharing of margin information within the business.