<p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Pricing Analyst to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This role involves managing and maintaining pricing strategies to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across various product lines and accounts. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset to support business objectives and optimize margins.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Update and maintain product data in company systems to ensure accurate and current sales and purchase price information.</p><p>• Manage pricing strategies for key accounts to promote consistency, operational efficiency, and margin optimization.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of pricing across all product categories and part numbers.</p><p>• Address and resolve pricing inquiries from internal teams and external vendors promptly and professionally.</p><p>• Collaborate with Pricing and Purchasing teams to identify opportunities for strategic growth and alignment with business goals.</p><p>• Analyze vendor price changes to assess margin impacts and implement improvement strategies.</p><p>• Facilitate internal and vendor pricing requests, adjustments, and trade agreements in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support the execution of purchasing initiatives aimed at maximizing margin potential.</p><p>• Compile and analyze point-of-sale data for vendor rebate programs.</p><p>• Work across departments to enhance operational efficiencies and ensure a consistent customer experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013340830</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled and analytical Demand Planner to join our client's team in Hillsboro, Oregon. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining demand forecasts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone with expertise in supply chain logistics and forecasting who thrives in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement a comprehensive demand planning process, ensuring streamlined workflows across business units and sales regions.</p><p>• Create and maintain a rolling 24-month demand forecast using statistical analysis and input from cross-functional teams.</p><p>• Conduct scenario planning to assess future business initiatives, manage risks, and address opportunities such as excess and obsolete inventory and product cannibalization.</p><p>• Facilitate monthly consensus meetings to align demand plans between sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain functions.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather intuitive and efficient inputs, minimizing the need for extensive training and simplifying processes.</p><p>• Provide coaching and mentorship to business leaders, sales teams, and distributors to enhance accountability and improve accuracy in demand planning.</p><p>• Lead discussions during demand planning reviews and integrated business planning sessions to drive alignment and decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, such as forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and demand volatility, while comparing forecasts to financial budgets.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records and generate reports to evaluate demand plan performance and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective communication and collaboration.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced accounting professional with government finance experience! This contract-to-hire role supports grant accounting, general accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for a public-sector organization. Our client is looking for an individual that is ready to contribute to a great team and work culture. This is an opportunity to join an organization that makes a different in the community! </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Special Revenue & Grant Accounting</p><p>• Manage all financial activity for grants, including revenue/expense reconciliation, claims, billing, journal entries, documentation, and grant closeout.</p><p>• Work with grant managers to ensure compliance with district, board, and grantor requirements.</p><p>• Review grant contracts and award documents to confirm fiscal requirements.</p><p>• Align budgets with grant spending plans and provide ongoing financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee student activity and donation funds to ensure proper use and accurate reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>General Accounting & Reporting</p><p>• Monitor financial data for compliance with accounting standards, laws, and district policies.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and assist with account reconciliations.</p><p>• Support annual audits by preparing work papers and responding to auditor requests.</p><p>• Stay current on federal, state, and local funding regulations.</p><p>• Assist with fiscal analysis, administrative reports, and district financial reporting.</p><p>• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls; identify risks and implement solutions.</p><p>• Train district staff on financial systems, procedures, and fund management.</p><p>• Provide technical support for financial software setup and configuration.</p><p>• Support special projects and provide financial analysis as needed.</p><p>• Ensure timely deposits and monthly bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Provide backup support across financial services (payroll, AP, purchasing, grants, budgeting, etc.).</p>
<p>A respected and established organization is seeking a diligent Buyer to support on a long-term contract basis. This is an excellent role for those with foundational SAP or similar ERP experience who are passionate about purchasing and inventory management. You will play a key role in supporting seamless operations and helping meet customer requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage planning variables such as safety stock, order quantities, lead times, and forecasts for assigned materials to help fulfill customer demands.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice issues related to purchase orders promptly.</li><li>Regularly review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages to release purchase and/or work orders as needed.</li><li>Obtain supplier quotes and assist in pricing negotiations.</li><li>Follow up on inventory adjustments and discrepancies, communicating any impacts to production and planning teams.</li><li>Assign and review appropriate due dates for orders, coordinating with internal teams as needed.</li><li>Maintain effective and timely communication with both internal and external contacts, including suppliers and cross-functional groups.</li><li>Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, focusing on Supply Chain interests as part of the Product Development Team.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Clerk to assist with our local client’s frequent needs. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers, we’d love to hear from you!</p>
