Pricing Analyst

General Summary:
Member of Corporate Pricing. Focused on data management and analysis of the pricing system effectiveness. Including, but not limited to market-based price matrix evaluation and calibration, rebate pricing maintenance and submissions, development of new and enhancement of existing pricing strategy.
Essential Job Functions:

• Analyze, set and maintain customer contract pricing and pricing matrices.
• Coordination with Pricing Specialist on maintenance of item cost and customer price records.
• Responsible for integrity of system pricing matrices and discount structure.
• Regular analysis of margin behavior to identify trends that may elicit changes in the Pricing system.
• Maintenance and submission of customer rebates and subsidy claims to Suppliers.
• Input/Upload of Supplier Price Updates from price files.
• Coordinate and maintain Special Pricing Agreements from Suppliers.
• Continuously review and investigate all pricing overrides and work with Pricing and Sales Management on root cause analysis and resolution
• Maintenance of Product Line/Product Codes in system to maximize accuracy of pricing & reporting.
• Present analysis results and observations to Management as necessary.
• Cross functional communication with the sales staff for customer price settings.
• Manages all measurables relative to Pricing Department.

Supplemental Job Functions:

• Provides and supports a positive work environment.
• Responsible for profitability of company and attaining goals and objectives set forth by the Board of Directors.
• Participates in corporate on-boarding and orientation programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area (will consider equivalent job experience).
• Two years statistical and analytical work experience (statistics/analytics college courses may satisfy this requirement).
• Good mathematical ability.
• Proficient PC Skills: spreadsheet skills, and familiarity with databases and SQL is preferred.
• Organizational skills required to prioritize, plan and coordinate work activities and resources in area of responsibility.
• Analytical skills needed to identify root causes of problems, generate alternatives and draw logical conclusions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with associates, customers, business partners and management team. Demonstrated teamwork approach with superiors, peers and subordinates utilizing skills in oral communication, active listening, written and oral directions and cooperating with and assisting others when needed.

Working Conditions:

• Normal business office environment with regular (up to 100% of work time) exposure to noise, dust, office equipment and supplies.
• Physical dexterity needed to bend, stretch, lift and reach.
• Ability to sit or stand for extensive periods throughout the day.
• Ability to perform basic office tasks using standard office equipment.
• Ability to use a keyboard and computer.