Pricing Analyst

Position Summary: The Product Pricing Analyst enters, maintains, purges, audits, and communicates pricing as it relates to products and customers that are handled and distributed to by the company.  Additionally, the Product Pricing Analyst will deliver analyses that support profit opportunity identification and price target development.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Enters, maintains, and purges product pricing and costs as it relates to markups, tiered pricing, standard or purchasing costs, etc. Enters, maintains, and purges product pricing for special pricing scenarios as it relates to customers, trade shows, promotions, etc. Processes and communicates manufacturer price changes Enters, maintains, and purges account contracts and pricing Produces price lists and quotes for customers and Account Managers Enters, maintains, and purges vendor promotions, discounts and list prices Institutes and maintains audit procedures in order to assure accurate and high-quality pricing data Communicates changes to key points of contact within and outside of the company as it relates to product and customer pricing Researches cost variations between system generated pricing and vendor expected pricing and implements solution Produces price lists and quotes for customers and vendors Perform miscellaneous analyses as requested as it relates to product pricing Other duties as assigned Key Competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities that every person in this position must possess in order to be successful) Works independently and generates conclusions around data to drive process improvement, systems improvement, greater profitability, and/or increased accuracy in support of pricing strategies Proven ability to deliver timely analyses with insights Demonstrates knowledge, skills and experience with pricing processes, systems and controls and the impact on value-capture Looks beyond conventional processes and/or systems to interpret customer needs and business challenges and assess requirements Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own job family Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and non-standard situations Ability to understand financials, cost to serve, inventory, and cash flow requirements. Able to understand impact of key business drivers on performance Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented; Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team environment  Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred Four years professional office experience strongly preferred Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite, especially Microsoft Excel AS400 experience desired Excellent verbal and written skills Excellent communication skills  INDPPFS