Pricing & Cost Analyst

CuBE Packaging Solutions Inc.; Aurora; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Aurora, Canada is seeking a Pricing and Cost Analyst to manage customer quotes and conduct profitability analyses. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in financial planning and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pricing accuracy. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing costing and a strong background in advanced Excel and Power BI.

Benefits

Extended Dental, Health and Vision coverage

RRSP match

Bonus potential

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in preparing quotes and job costing in manufacturing.
• Background in rigid plastics is an asset.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and customized quotes for new and existing business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to fully understand customer requirements.
• Maintain, improve, and update quoting templates for consistency and accuracy.
• Conduct variance and sensitivity analyses to evaluate profitability.
• Track and quantify cost changes and assess potential impact on margins.

Skills

Experience in preparing quotes and job costing

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Power BI and Data Manipulation

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Accounting

Job description

Overview

The Pricing and Cost Analyst is responsible for preparing customer quotes, analyzing profitability, maintaining pricing agreements, and supporting financial planning efforts. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure accuracy and consistency in pricing and cost data, facilitate timely decision-making, and use analytical skills to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and margin enhancement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and customized quotes for new and existing business opportunities, managing the process from initiation to completion
• Collaborate with the Sales team to fully understand customer requirements for each quote. Coordinate with cross-functional departments to gather necessary pricing information
• Maintain, improve, and update quoting templates to ensure consistency, accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery
• Conduct variance and sensitivity analyses to evaluate profitability under various scenarios
• Track and quantify cost changes and assess their potential impact on current business margins
• Review and manage customer pricing agreements based on core material fluctuations, ensuring timely communication of necessary price adjustments in accordance with contract terms
• Develop and maintain new index pricing contracts as required on an individual customer basis
• Manage and update standard cost within Dynamics 365 and implement revisions as needed
• Provide recommendations to improve profitability and market competitiveness
• Support the Pricing Manager and leadership team in the development and implementation of effective pricing strategies
• Support the Sales team and executive leadership during negotiations by providing relevant data and insights to inform decision-making
• Maintain a detailed quote history log with all necessary and pertinent information
• Oversee and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for work-in-process and finished goods, resolving discrepancies and implementing necessary adjustments
• Create and update product routing to accurately reflect production overhead costs
• Aid with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly financial forecasts
• Provide support to other Finance team members as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience & Skills:

• 5 or more years of experience in preparing quotes and job costing in manufacturing. Background in rigid plastics is an asset
• Post-secondary education in Business or Accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Office use, highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Power BI and Data Manipulation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Required to have a reliable means of transportation

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment and works for extended periods at a computer workstation
• The standard hours of work are Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm

Benefits

• Extended Dental, Health and Vision coverage
• RRSP match
• Bonus potential in addition to base pay
• Free on-site parking