Product Cost Specialist I

Product Cost Specialist I

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: South Bend, IN (On-site)

The Product Cost Specialist plays an important role in supporting Tire Rack's Purchasing team and ensuring accurate supplier pricing. This position manages product price programs, reviews invoices, investigates cost discrepancies, and works closely with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to keep financial and product information accurate.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Make a direct impact on pricing accuracy and daily business operations

• Build experience across purchasing, accounting, accounts payable, and supplier relations

• Develop strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial business skills

• Work with a collaborative team that values accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement

• Enjoy competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) company match up to 6%, employee discounts, and an accrual-based vacation policy

Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain product price programs, including supplier price updates and program changes

• Review pricing programs to identify discrepancies, missing information, and opportunities for correction

• Partner with suppliers and the Buying team to research and resolve product cost issues

• Process EDI and non-EDI invoices, credits, and debits while resolving errors and variances

• Maintain spreadsheets and reports related to pricing discrepancies, shipping errors, and supplier claims

• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice balancing issues and maintain accurate financial records

• Assist with month-end balancing activities as needed

• Audit and verify supplier program credits for accuracy

• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams to support timely resolutions

• Work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team

• Perform other duties as assigned to support daily operations

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in accounting, purchasing, finance, or a related field

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Hours:

• Monday-Friday; occasional Saturdays may be necessary

• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; additional hours may be necessary

Tire Rack is committed to helping employees grow their skills and build meaningful careers while contributing to a team that supports our customers, suppliers, and business partners.

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