Pricing Analyst - Manufacturing

Job Description

Pricing Analyst - Manufacturing

Full Time, Permanent Opportunity

Hybrid/Remote Work Schedule

We are seeking an experienced Pricing Analyst to join our Team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity that reports to the Senior Pricing Manager. This role has a hybrid work schedule.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to lead with compassion, humility, and a sense of humor. This is why our employees provide solutions where others may only see problems.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to operate in an environment that rewards those who are passionately curious? It may just be time for you to escape the "daily grind" and join us.

We connect suppliers worldwide, who offer ingredients, chemicals, etc., to various consumers and manufacturers operating within the Pharmaceutical, Food, Personal Care, Lubricant, Coatings, and many other industries.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Pricing Analyst will play a key role in supporting our strategic and tactical pricing capabilities across all lines of our business.

This individual has primary responsibility for setting product pricing to achieve the company’s desired gross margin.

In this role, you will be instrumental in executing our product pricing strategy while supporting effective decision-making across commercial teams.

We are seeking a multifaceted professional who will specialize in foundational and innovative pricing approaches, all of which are impacted by a multitude of factors.

RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITES:

• Execute strategic pricing capabilities, in line with product line strategies, market dynamics, and the needs of the team and broader business.

• Manage the end-to-end pricing process for assigned areas of the business including a solid understanding of global geography.

• Continuously evaluate commodity / chemical pricing developments and trends to ensure accurate and profitable pricing.

• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision.

• Achieve desired gross margin targets.

• Conduct market trend analysis and proactively adjust pricing accordingly.

• Analyze and regularly report trends and KPIs to the broader organization.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS DESIRED:

• 2-4 years pricing experience

• Excellent computer acumen with advanced skills in MS Excel.

• Power BI experience a plus.

• Knowledge of pricing solutions a plus.

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and develop partnerships with colleagues in all levels of the organization

• The ability to balance the needs of internal customers with the overall needs of the business, make informed decisions, and back those decisions with logic and fact.

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Finance, or Business preferred.

• Proven work or life experiences that demonstrate the ability to work well as a member of a team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be highly organized and have the ability to multi-task.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Problem Solving:

Proactively anticipates, analyzes, and addresses business issues and quickly responds to business needs.

Analytical Thinker:

Strong quantitative skills with the ability to suggest solutions for customer needs.

Results Orientation:

Demonstrates ambition and drive to achieve challenging organizational, work related and career goals, pushing work to completion.

Commercial Ability:

Acting from opportunities in the market; acting with a customer focus and affiliating with appropriate contacts.

Effective Communication:

Understands the needs / perspectives of others and appropriate modifies behaviors to maximum effectiveness.

Flexible Behavior:

The ability to change one’s behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a set goal.

Full-time

Hybrid remote