MSC Industrial Supply Co. · 2 weeks ago
Variable Compensation Systems Analyst
Davidson, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expMSC Industrial Supply Co. is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. The Variable Compensation Systems Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of systems and data processes that support variable compensation operations, partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve workflows.
HardwareIndustrialManufacturingSalesSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
No H1B
Responsibilities
Monitor, validate, and maintain data pipelines feeding into SAP Commissions, AS400, SQL integration layers, Alteryx workflows, and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP)
Partner with internal IT and external consultants to investigate and resolve technical issues related to compensation calculations, integrations, and performance
Execute root-cause analysis for escalated inquiries and troubleshoot cross-system inconsistencies
Develop technical solutions to support compensation plan changes, processing logic, or new reporting needs
Automate manual workflows and recurring tasks using Alteryx or similar tools to improve accuracy and reduce cycle times
Build and maintain internal compensation reports using Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
Maintain system documentation, including workflow diagrams, data flow maps, and integration specifications
Ensure system integrity and continuity by documenting technical logic and providing technical support coverage for compensation operations
Support system testing, release management, and QA activities in collaboration with IT and business teams
Participate in special projects, including compensation plan modeling, process redesign, or data migrations
Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field—or equivalent business experience
3–5 years of experience in compensation systems, sales operations, or enterprise data processes
Proficient in SQL, Alteryx, and Excel; familiarity with SAP Commissions (Callidus) and sales technology platforms
Experience with data integration workflows and troubleshooting large datasets
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Solid understanding of compensation process flows and business rule logic
Experience leading cross-functional programs/projects with teams like Sales Ops, Finance, and IT
Effective communicator with superior verbal, written, and presentation skills
Skilled in documenting technical workflows and solutions
Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Self-motivated, organized, and able to prioritize multiple requests
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across disciplines
Detail-oriented with strong commitment to data accuracy and quality
Capable of resolving complex issues and escalating appropriately when needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in marketing or business preferred
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Dynamic healthcare plans
Generous 401K and stock purchasing programs
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness
Company
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Erik Gershwind
Chief Executive Officer
Martina McIsaac
President and Chief Operating Officer
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