Pricing and Forecast Specialist

Lightera•Norcross, GA

13d•Remote

About The Position

This remote position is responsible for our global Networking Systems price and forecasting strategies, builds revenue models, and analyzes global financial data to drive business growth. Key duties include market trend analysis, pricing model optimization, and cross-functional leadership.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in a related business discipline with 3+ years of pricing and forecasting experience in a global organization.
Excellent communication skills (written, oral) with the ability to tell a story with data
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a vast array of data and information
Ability to work with various levels of management, technical, and professional teams, and individuals within a multicultural and global organization
Solid business acumen, ability to quickly learn and understand industry, product lines, competitive and customer environments
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software, including advanced skills in Excel and Power BI
Ability to visualize Optical Connectivity Assemblies and Network Physical Layer Solutions.

Nice To Haves

SAP proficiency is a plus.
Experience in the Telecom Industry and Market, Fiber Optics Industry, and/or Data Center/Hyper Scale is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, design, develop and analyze various strategic business management processes and perform critical business planning activities necessary to support sales, profit and growth strategies for Lightera.
Aid with sourcing strategy by working with cross functional teams to monitor customer demand, manage product allocation and coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations
Support 1 to 5 year revenue planning activities by coordinating regional inputs, organizing and summarizing details for executive review, and documenting final plans for submission to the CFO organization
Work with consolidation of monthly forecasts (at required detailed level)
Recommend price options and provide margin analysis at the customer and product level in response to RFQs, supply agreements and long-term contracts for the NWS/Premise business
Track sales and RFQ results, report on trends and generate KPI analysis and reports for organizational shareholders
Provide functional support and coordination to operations, logistics, customer service and sales planning organizations
Mechanical abilities and understanding of technical product production is key to understanding quoting and pricing.
Other duties as assigned and role requires up to 10% travel both internationally and domestically.