Contract Analyst II

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Job Details

Under general supervision of the designated Supervisor or Manager of Contracts & Chargebacks, the Contract Analyst II is responsible for maintaining the contract management database system and the timely / accurate reconciliation of Supplier and Customer chargeback submissions. This role involves managing the Chargeback Accounts Receivable portfolio for suppliers, reconciling chargebacks, utilizing dashboards for data comparison, and maintaining frequent contact with customers and suppliers to address payment issues. Additionally, this role is responsible for accurately entering contract pricing and membership information into the contract management database system.

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely updates of all contract pricing and membership information into the contract management database system.

Maintain exception reports that analyze pricing and membership information.

Works with distribution centers to troubleshoot contract discrepancies and updates membership and pricing information.

Communicate effectively with customers / suppliers / external partners to resolve inquiries in a timely manner

Utilize dashboards to identify, compare, and reconcile information within the contracts.

Analyze variance contracts returned by Supplier.

Perform analysis of contract discrepancies; identifies source of issue and decides the appropriate action needed to resolve the issue.

Identify the source of and research issues in contracts and communicate them to team supervisors.

Reconcile chargebacks in accordance with approved guidelines.

Communicate effectively using Chargeback terminology with team supervisors.

Maintain frequent contact with Supplier in order to address all payment issues.

Manage the Chargeback Accounts Receivable portfolio for suppliers.

Responsible for the timely collection of monies due from Supplier and the aging goals as planned by senior management; must minimize the write-off dollars.

Must be willing to work overtime hours, as needed, to meet departmental objectives.

Support Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technology project, as required, for Suppliers.

Provide status updates to supervisor and other team members.

Communicate across workstreams.

Discuss observations during interactions with team supervisor.

Assist and support department managers in preparing for meetings.

Maintain and promote positive and professional working relationships with associates and management.

Comply with all appropriate policies, procedures, and regulations.

Any other duties assigned.

Education and work Experience

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program; normally requires a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of related experience. Understanding of Contracts & Chargebacks is desirable,but not required.

Skills and Knowledge

Working knowledge of contracts administration

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to work well in a team environment

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data / situations quickly

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong problem solving skills; ability to work through difficult tasks

Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy; thorough

Capable of making sound decisions to achieve goals

Resourceful in pursuing or recommending new ideas and / or procedures

Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Preferred proficiency in SAP

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https : / / www.virtualfairhub.com / cencora

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies : ASD Specialty Healthcare LLC