Pricing Analyst (Laminate & Finishes)

Hermance Machine Company • Lake Forest, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Specialist (Laminate) is responsible for the pricing strategy, maintenance, and financial tracking of laminate product lines. This role ensures pricing accuracy, manages vendor rebates and contracts, and supports cross-functional teams with timely communication on cost changes and pricing updates. Würth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation’s leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, tools, shop supplies, surfacing materials, board & panel products, and woodworking machinery. The company generates over $400M in annual revenue and operates 30+ distribution locations across the Upper Midwest, Midwest, Ohio Valley, East, and Northeastern United States. Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Würth Group, a €20B+ privately held company headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with 400+ companies in over 80 countries.

Requirements

• Experience in pricing, data analysis, materials management, or purchasing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with SAP required
• Strong communication skills across Sales, Customer Service, and Purchasing teams

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Creation, maintenance and pricing of all laminate and related sample materials including Formica, Nevamar, Pionite and import laminates
• Maintain accurate pricing structures in SAP and ensure alignment with vendor costs and margin targets
• Analyze pricing changes and support margin optimization efforts
• Responsible for monthly rebate claims from laminate vendors
• Submit and coordinate approval for all pricing contracts with laminate companies as necessary (such as WICO and ICO order blocks)
• Track and reconcile vendor rebate programs to ensure full recovery
• Responsible for announcing all laminate price increases to Salesforce and Customer Service teams
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate communication of pricing updates
• Crosstrain on standard day-to-day Materials Management practices (creation, maintenance and pricing of hardware materials)
• Provide coverage for team members during vacations, absences, or peak workload periods
• Maintain data integrity across SAP and Salesforce
• Identify pricing discrepancies and resolve issues proactively
• Support reporting on pricing performance, rebates, and vendor cost changes
• Assist in continuous improvement of pricing processes and workflows

Benefits

• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays
• 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years)
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program
• Employee discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed