Pricing and Cost Specialist

NATCO Products Corp•West Warwick, RI

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Natco Home is a fourth-generation family-run business and one of the largest and most respected privately owned home furnishings companies in North America, with over a 100-year tradition of surpassing customer expectations in quality, service, and value. The company is committed to innovation and adapting its product offerings to evolving customer demands and market trends. Established in 1917 in Rhode Island, Natco has a robust distribution network across North America and offers a wide range of home fashion products including rugs, vinyl flooring, curtains, window treatments, and home décor. Natco is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Pricing and Cost Specialist to join their Sales and Product Development Team. This hybrid position is based at their corporate headquarters in West Warwick, RI. The specialist will report to the VP of Sales and Product Development and be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial and operational data to establish standard costs, evaluate pricing strategies, and identify cost variances. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to develop accurate pricing models, maintain cost sheets, and create tools to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will also be considered
3-5 years of experience in financial analysis and product pricing preferred
Strong background in data analytics and reporting
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to communicate professionally across all levels of the organization as well as with external partners and suppliers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work well independently
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Math and analytical skills with high degree of accuracy
Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally
Proactive and able to anticipate and respond to business needs
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with integrated accounting systems

Responsibilities

Analyze historical and current financial data to support inventory costing and pricing decisions
Collaborate with internal teams such as sales and logistics as well as external partners and suppliers to gather and validate pricing inputs
Coordinate with the Logistics team to obtain and incorporate unique freight and trucking rates into pricing models
Establish and maintain standard costs, supplier quote sheets, and customer specific cost information
Collect and analyze operational data to support pricing decisions and cost evaluations
Develop market-based cost and pricing tools for use by the sales team
Monitor and interpret industry-specific business trends to inform pricing strategies
Prepare detailed reports and financial projections based upon data analysis
Improve financial performance by identifying variances, analyzing results, and recommending improvements to management
Increase efficiency by developing automated Excel tools and coordinating data requirements
Maintain confidentiality of financial information and sensitive business data
Perform all other duties as directed by the VP of Sales and Product Development