Vendor Programs Analyst Nebraska Furniture Mart 330 reviews - Omaha, NE 68114 Full-time, Contract Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle Manage processes related to supporting all vendor programs for assigned divisions. Ensure paperwork and contracts are processed in a timely manner. Provide reporting to executive management and audit receivables based on negotiated contracts. Job Duties: A Day in the Life Manage all vendor related programs (e.g., rebates, discounts, promotions, etc.): * Review and record vendor programs in order to ensure the proper credits are received in a timely manner. * Verify accuracy of information and that contracts are in line with NFM guidelines, working with buyer to renegotiate terms if needed. * Ensure recording and management of files to assist in accurately tracking and collecting funds for the Vendor Receivables System. * Ensure program documentation and data entry of all vendor agreements into the system. * Monitor all hard copy documentation of program negotiation details by the buyer and vendor. * Maintain record system to accurately support billing and collecting of all funds by internal accounting department. * Ensure manual billing is completed in an accurate and timely manner. * Work with Vendor Programs office to manage past due accounts and deductions in a timely manner. Coordinate and negotiate with vendors and merchandisers to resolve billing disputes and program detail disputes: * Supply merchandising management with statistics on co-op funding and product allowance specifics on any disputed claims. * Negotiate on program issues to effectively support payment of funds. * Settle disputes for advertising claims and accrual deductions. * Daily communication with vendors, Vendor Receivable Accounting, and merchandising staff to answer questions and resolve problems in a timely manner. * Follow up with vendors, representatives and merchandisers on past due claims. Supply additional documentation as necessary. * Build and support relationships with vendors and vendor contacts to ensure funds negotiated are collectable. System maintenance and communication of all programs. Leadership of administrative support in this area: * Report vendor program statistics and profitability by vendor, merchandiser, category, etc. * Supply merchandising and advertising with current information in a timely manner to allow accurate advertising planning and execution. * Supply merchandising management with reporting to substantiate collection of funds. * Monitor entry of all accrual and rebate programs in the system. * Supply monthly reporting to management and buyers to accurately reflect the current state of co-op fund and program documentation, dollar balances, billing, dollars spent (including projections), and collection status. * Supply on-demand reporting to support the planning and negotiation of co-op programs by the buyer. Vendor profitability and quality control performance: * Administer the reporting system and process requirements to ensure vendor compliance with NFM requirements. * Report information to vendors and NFM staff. * Direct communication of sales events, pricing guidelines, and special discount periods to NFM staff. * Manage vendor reporting to senior management and vendors. * Coordinate and lead vendor improvement meetings to drive product and supply chain performance improvement. Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love?because thats what we love. Benefits: Whats in It for You? As a full-time member of our Nebraska Furniture Mart Family, you will enjoy: