DIRECT HIRE -Pricing Analyst
Job Description
Position Overview
In an organization known for its world-class customer service, provide pricing and quotations for a target market area. Successful candidates will be proficient in excel ( vlookp, % of change, aggregate increase reports, comparison reports, margins ) and have experience with analytics. Prior experience in buyer/purchasing role helpful.
Duties and Responsibilities
Utilize intermediate excel skills to efficiently analyze data, including vlookups, pivot tables, etc.
Partner with product managers and salespeople to research customer and market dynamics
Utilize market and customer knowledge to recommend pricing levels
Engage in pricing discussions with people who have competing viewpoints, maintaining empathy, integrity, and professionalism.
Create and maintain price quotes
Resolve pricing discrepancies quickly and accurately to ensure timely response for the customer
Handle quick-turn requests for minor quote modifications
Execute a quote comparison
Interpret and communicate information from ERP system and customer portal to customers
Maintain composure, empathy, and positive attitude in extremely fast-paced team-environment
Complete aggregate increase analysis
Drive quote renewal process to completion, on time, while maintaining positive internal relationships
Schedule and lead high-value quote calls with internal decision makers
Understand and appropriately apply metals clause
Utilize basic product knowledge to enhance decision making
Interpret customer spreadsheets and provide appropriate response
Collaborate with team members to balance out workload leading to a fast, high quality response for the customer
Collaborate with order resolution, customer service, product management, and sales as needed in service of the customer
Follow all internal procedures and work instructions.
Skills and Experience
Two or more years of pricing experience and/or experience in an equivalent analytical role
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, able to create formulas (v-lookups, etc.) and pivot tables
Ability to develop prices utilizing inputs from multiple functional areas within the business as well as multiple sources of data
Ability to work productively and with a sense of urgency to achieve objectives without constant supervision
Ability to meet or exceed deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred skills
Proficiency with SAP