Pricing Manager

Novolex•Lake Forest, IL

6d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Pricing Manager leads pricing strategy and profitability optimization initiatives for Novolex’s Food, Grocery & Retail Business Unit. The role partners with Sales and other business functions to provide strategic insights and analytical support that drive profitable growth, market competitiveness, and customer value. It evaluates pricing opportunities, customer profitability, market trends, and financial impacts to support decisions aligned with business objectives. The Pricing Manager also leads and develops pricing analysts and advances pricing processes, systems, and reporting capabilities. The position supports the Retail Store Channel, including Major and Regional Chains, and works with Commercial Excellence, Sales, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership. It contributes pricing recommendations, bid support, profitability analysis, customer-specific pricing strategies, and strategic recommendations for leadership. The role also supports strategic initiatives, market expansion, and business transformation across international operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in pricing, financial analysis, FP&A, commercial finance, revenue management, or related disciplines.
Strong understanding of pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and commercial decision-making.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics.
Experience with SAP, ERP systems, pricing platforms, and business intelligence tools is required or strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
Previous project management experience preferred.
Experience supporting commercial organizations within manufacturing, packaging, industrial products, food and beverage, or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute pricing strategies that support revenue growth, margin expansion, and market competitiveness across the Retail Store Channel, including Major and Regional Chains.
Evaluate customer opportunities, contract pricing, and commercial proposals to optimize financial performance and strategic account growth.
Partner with Commercial Excellence and Sales teams to provide pricing recommendations, bid support, and profitability analysis for customer negotiations and proposals.
Monitor market trends, competitive activities, customer dynamics, and industry developments to identify pricing opportunities and risks.
Develop customer-specific pricing strategies that balance growth objectives with profitability goals.
Prepare and present pricing analyses and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Use data analytics and business intelligence tools to deliver actionable insights that improve decision-making and financial performance.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of pricing, financial, and operational data used in reporting and decision-making.
Advise Commercial, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership teams.
Lead, mentor, and develop pricing analysts, promoting accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Foster cross-functional alignment between pricing strategies, operational capabilities, and business objectives.
Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices in pricing, financial analysis, and reporting.
Support strategic initiatives, market expansion efforts, and business transformation projects across international operations.