PRODUCT PRICING ANALYST

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY•Lake Zurich, IL

3d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Smalley is the global manufacturing leader of precision metal formed products – known for our Spirolox® retaining rings and Crest-to- Crest® wave springs. Our success is propelled by our inventive spirit, devoted team members, extensive engineering proficiency, and technical ability, cultivated by over 100 years of manufacturing excellence. We supply to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, robotics and industrial machinery – supporting over 70% of the Fortune 500 global manufacturers. We are proud of our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products, relentless pursuit of improvement, and unwavering dedication to providing excellent service to our valued customers. Why Smalley? At Smalley, we take pride in cultivating an inclusive work environment that values creativity, collaboration and diversity. We believe in our associates' unique perspectives that they bring to every challenge, which is why we will empower you to push the boundaries of what is possible. We are committed to nurturing an enjoyable work atmosphere demonstrated through activities such as Spirit Days, Cancer Awareness events, Health and Wellness activities, and fun sports opportunities to play in basketball, bags, and ping pong tournaments! The Product Pricing Analyst will assist the Product Management team with a variety of customer-related matters that often require a higher degree of evaluation, data analysis and collaboration. Common types of customer requests include contract proposals, pricing agreements, cost breakdown requests, capacity inquiries and other strategic business opportunities. The Product Pricing Analyst will also validate system costs, identify and track cost outliers and determine strategies to help improve company profitability. The Product Pricing Analyst will have the opportunity to work with other departments on a variety of company-wide initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1-2 years of experience in Accounting or Finance with experience conducting data analysis
Ability to extract and analyze data and make data-driven decisions
Ability to organize, execute and deliver results in a timely manner
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 with strong Excel skills
Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis

Nice To Haves

Experience using business intelligence/analytics software a plus
Manufacturing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for review and analysis of customer pricing proposals and Smalley’s product cost inputs
Develop sales, pricing and margin strategy as a key member of the Estimating Team
Sales, pricing and contract negotiations
Actively support Estimating, Sales, Customer Service, Engineering and Operations
Develop sales and pricing strategies involving foreign affiliates and distributors
Cost validation
Work with key customers to complete a variety of customer documentation, including pricing letters, min/max agreements, stocking agreements, award letters, and other key commercial agreements
Customer relationship management
Process customer quotations
Training, mentoring and team collaboration