Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
Job Description:
Crown, a global Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer, has an immediate opening for a Manager, Pricing & Contracts, in the North American Food and Household (F&H). As a key member of the Food and Household Team, this individual will have a wide range of responsibilities including the following:
- Become fully immersed in the mechanics and administration of Pricing for example: pricing sheets, metal passthroughs, rebate calculations, contractual notification requirements, etc.
- Assist the Director of Contract and Pricing with the preparation of monthly/quarterly price change forms and maintenance of pricing database.
- Ad hoc projects on profitability of customer accounts, freight analysis, tariff implications and upcharge calculations.
- Assist in preparation of new/amended agreements assisting in preparation of bid sheets, contract writing and ensure compliance with RFP requirements
- Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and preparation of forecasts and budget. This includes accruals, schedules and analysis to support financial statements.
- Provide analysis of manufacturing standards and sales prices to conduct margin analysis and monitoring
- Provide analysis of manufacturing standard cost variances v. prior year, Budget, and Rolling Forecasts.
- Assist Manufacturing Accounting with understanding operational impacts of equipment changes and new product offerings
- Understand the development and structure of cost accounting practices to better align with profitability and pricing
- Assist in the preparation of budget and rolling forecast scenarios.
- Participate in plant budget reviews.
- Perform analyses to help bridge projections to actuals/prior scenarios.
Requirements:
. Requirements include the following:
- BA/BS degree in business, accounting or a related discipline. MBA is a plus
- Prior experience with packaging, pricing, accounting, finance etc. a plus
- Proven communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively compose, write, edit and proofread business correspondence, contracts, proposals and management reports
- Complete understanding of the Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access). Advanced skills in Excel (Pivot tables, Lookup functions, Macros, etc.) preferred.
- Knowledge of CRM is a plus
- Ability to effectively use analytical or theoretical approaches to problem solving
- Well organized and detail oriented with outstanding time management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills as well as proven presentation skills
- Self-motivated and eager to take the initiative; with the ability to work effectively in a team setting and as an individual
Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
The opportunity to build a meaningful career
Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related discipline
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to compose, write, edit, and proofread business correspondence, contracts, proposals, and management reports
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access
- Ability to use analytical or theoretical approaches to problem solving
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Strong time management skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- MBA
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and macros
- Experience with packaging, pricing, accounting, or finance
- CRM knowledge
What We Do
Crown is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial products. Crown's packaging for consumer products include steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household and other consumer products, glass bottles for beverage product and metal vacuum closures and steel crowns sold through Crown's sales organization to the soft drink, food, citrus, brewing, household products, personal care and various other industries. Crown's packaging for industrial products includes steel and plastic strap consumables and equipment, paper based protective packaging, and plastic film consumables and equipment, which are sold into the metals, food and beverage, construction, agricultural, corrugated, and general industries. At December 31, 2021, the Company operated over 200 manufacturing plants along with sales and service facilities throughout 40 countries and had approximately 26,000 employees. Consolidated net sales for Company in 2021 were $11.4 billion with 56% derived from operations outside the US and Canada.
