Compensation Systems Analyst

As a Compensation Systems Analyst, you are detail oriented- and technically proficient to support the design, configuration, and deployment of commission plans within our commission software platform.  You will play a key role in ensuring sales compensation plans are implemented accurately, on time, and aligned with business goals.

Who we are:

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated. 
Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

This position is based out of our Waltham, MA office. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Your impact:

• Configure, test, and maintain sales commission plans and reporting in our commission software, CaptivateIQ
• Translate compensation plan documentation into system logic and workflows.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations, Finance, and HR to gather requirements and validate plan structures.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries or scripts to support data integration, plan logic, and reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve commission discrepancies or calculation errors.
• Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and participate in QA cycles for plan changes and updates
• Support month-end and quarter-end commission processing cycles
• Prepare compensation insights to be shared with cross-functional teams via dashboards, reports and analytics from CaptivateIQ
• Provide documentation and knowledge transfer for plan configurations and updates

About you:

• 1 – 3 years of experience working with incentive compensation or commission software, CaptivateIQ preferred
• Familiarity with SQL and/or scripting languages
• Experience with data integration or CRM/ERP data (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite) is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment as an individual contributor
• Knowledge with commission plan structures and sales compensation best practices
• Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ideally a 4-year Bachelors’ degree
• 3+ years of related work experience, preferably in a compensation role
• 2+ years experience with commission software, preferred
  
  

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for!

What's in this for you:

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
• Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.