Jr. Bid Analyst Position Available In Bradley, Tennessee

Jr. Bid Analyst Bake Crafters McDonald, TN 37353

Summary of Position:

Working under the direction of the Bids & Accounts Receivable Manager, this junior or entry-level position is responsible for all activities related to the bids process, implementing the pricing strategy, and providing support for products and commodities administration.

Essential Functions:

A. Bids management and coordination 1. Organizes the bid submission process and works closely with a core team while bringing in experts when required. 2. Is as the first point of contact for the client and liaises with all parties involved in the process. 3. Responsible for submitting a completed bid to an existing or prospective client, on time and within budget, ensuring that all the client’s questions have been answered as fully as possible, and that the organization has given itself the best possible chance of success. 4. Involved in every aspect of bid submission and has an excellent appreciation of what the client needs and how best to articulate how MBC Companies can meet and exceed the client’s expectations. 5. Facilitates status meetings with Bids & Accounts Receivable Manager to communicate project updates as well as identify and resolve issues in a timely manner. 6. Supports the broker and sales teams in articulating and communicating the bid strategy in a clear and timely manner. 7. Analyzes the bids process and recommends improvements; evaluates current demand for specific flavors of product to decide whether MBC Companies should expand and bring these new flavors to market; and analyzes competitiveness of prior bidding cycle to rate the effectiveness of MBC Companies’ current pricing model. 8. Works with sales team to increase specific items on bidding list. B. Pricing control and management 1. Conducts cost and price analysis and works with Bids & Accounts Receivable Manager to implement all price changes. 2. Analyzes and responds to customer quote requests on time. 3. Responsible for resolving pricing discrepancies. 4. Contributes to external and internal communication of entire pricing and item changes. 5. Develops reports by project type, client and segment for project job pricing. 6. Analyzes and reports every month’s pricing metrics. 7. Maintains documented records to use for bids proposal. C. Product/Commodities 1. Maintains USDA Foods product information profiles in Processor Link on a continual basis. 2. Manages the procurement and commodities function by coordinating activities with sales team and broker. 3. Manages the monthly/yearly reporting of commodity inventory balances to state agencies, brokers and customers identifying outstanding balances or aging products. 4. Monitors drawdowns in Processor Link from customers each week and communicates errors as needed. 5. Communicates sales order receipts/orders to accounting and state agencies from subcontractors to ensure invoices for payment are processed accordingly. D. Team and Personal Development 1. Fully supports the company’s Mission, Vision and Values. 2. Trains employees on proper and effective bids and products processes. 3. Practices and promotes encouragement and respect by acknowledging and praising coworkers, vendors and brokers. 4. Invests time and effort in professional development and supporting a customer-centric culture.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

1. College education like an Associate’s degree in Business or equivalent of 5 years of business experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 2.

Computer skills:

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, creating and editing PDF’s. Quick to learn new computer skills and ability to learn new software. 3. Knowledge of applicable county, state and federal school food service regulations; ability to translate standards of Food and Nutrition excellence into daily operations. 4. Knowledge of bids procedures related to food and nutrition services; knowledge of creating and maintaining databases; ability to document real-life procedures and processes related to FNS.

Competencies:

1. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal -especially phone etiquette. 2. Technical and product knowledge capacity. 3. Customer and client focus, and excellent listening skills. 4. Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills. 5. Excellent multitasking skills. 6. Self-Starter and ability to handle pressure, plus personal effectiveness and credibility.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This is largely a sedentary role, sitting for long periods of time; some walking and bending is required. Lifting boxes of up to 35 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expected Work Hours:

Some flexibility in work hours is allowed. The employee must be available during “core” business hours between 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Travel:

Some overnight travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MBC Companies is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. MBC Companies’ policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, job assignments and promotions, working conditions, scheduling, educational and recreational programs.