Pricing Analyst

Azelis•Richardson, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for all aspects of margin analysis, management and reporting of invoiced profit by reviewing and analyzing key drivers contributing to margin loss/gain that exceed optimal thresholds, conflict with supplier contract agreements or cause discrepancies. Additionally, the Pricing Analyst analyzes historical data and MOP pricing tool to inform Sales Team of price target for optimal profit. The Pricing Analyst supports pricing team with other responsibilities including implementation of price increases and all data entry related to accurate customer pricing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
Previous analyst experience necessary
Must be able to multitask
Must be organized
Must have excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritize work, determining what is critical and needs to be completed
Self-motivated, honest, dependable and a high-level of integrity.
Good interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, well organized, and strong analytical and math skills.
Good PC and MS Office skills, especially Excel.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence.
Effectively present information as necessary in written and spoken form.
Able to treat others with respect and dignity, maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues.
Able to effectively work in a team-based and quality driven environment, where all team members hold themselves mutually accountable.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

pricing experience helpful
Previous chemical Industry Knowledge helpful

Responsibilities

Daily review and analysis of IV (Invoice) Hold report for key drivers impacting margin, confirming accurate price, material cost and freight prior to invoice to maximize profit and minimize discrepancies.
Research historical data to inform on margin, cost, freight, and price fluctuation.
Communicate to Sales Team details of margin variances suggesting optimal pricing to improve margin.
Utilize pricing tool to inform on optimal margin for product line and customer stratification.
Support pricing team with price/cost change implementation.
Support pricing team with all data entry related to accurate customer product file maintenance (Key accounts).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools specifically Excel as well as utilization of both ERP and CRM systems.
Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies
Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution™.
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.