Commercial Pricing Analyst

DS Smith Plc; Broughton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TMS Global, part of DS Smith, seeks a Commercial Pricing Analyst to transform pricing data into insights that drive growth across global markets. You’ll partner with Sales, Procurement and Commercial Finance while developing benchmarking models for contract renewals, RFPs and material indexation.

You will analyse pricing data, maintain pricing tools, and support governance across the business, enabling informed decisions and improved profitability.

Qualifications

• Background in FMCG or Packaging industries essential.
• Proven pricing analytics experience with pricing models and tools.
• Strong understanding of pricing methodologies and supply chain dynamics.
• Advanced Excel skills for modelling and data analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems and Power BI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer and supplier pricing data to support commercial decisions.
• Develop benchmarks and pricing models for contract renewals and RFP activity.
• Monitor market trends and RMI indices and advise on pricing impacts.
• Automate processes to improve efficiency and pricing accuracy.
• Support pricing governance and provide data management to sales and finance.

Skills

Pricing analytics

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Pricing model development

Pricing optimization

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

As a Commercial Pricing Analyst at TMS Global, part of DS Smith, you'll play a key role in supporting profitable growth across a diverse international customer portfolio. Working with stakeholders across EMEA, APAC, LATAM and North America, you'll transform complex commercial data into actionable insights, influence pricing strategy and support critical decision‑making that drives business performance and long‑term customer value. Working closely with Sales, Procurement and Commercial Finance teams, you'll develop benchmarking models and provide commercial analysis to support contract renewals, RFP activity, raw material indexation and strategic pricing decisions across our global business

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy & Planning Analyse customer and supplier pricing data to provide actionable insights and support informed commercial decision making.
• Ensure pricing decisions align with margin objectives, customer agreements and overall commercial strategy.
• Monitor raw
  material indices and market trends, providing insight and recommendations on potential pricing impacts.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing performance, operational efficiency and commercial effectiveness.
• Process & Systems Optimization Drive automation initiatives and process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability across commercial operations.
• Manage the implementation of contract events within internal systems, including contract anniversaries and raw material index (RMI) adjustments.
• Develop, enhance and maintain pricing models, ensuring effective deployment and adoption across the business.
• Internal Support & Governance Partner with implementation and account teams on contract execution, onboarding and pricing-related issue resolution.
• Provide data management, pricing administration and commercial policy support to sales and finance teams.
• Equip Operations and Shared Service teams with tools and guidance to ensure accurate product pricing.
• Ensure adherence
  to internal controls and commercial governance processes, reporting any identified risks to senior management.

About You

• A background in FMCG or the Packaging industry is essential, with Print experience being preferred.
• Proven experience within pricing and commercial analytics.
• Strong experience developing and maintaining pricing models and analytical tools.
• Strong understanding of commercial pricing methodologies, supply chain dynamics and operational delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across commercial, finance and operational teams.
• Advanced Excel skills, including modelling and data analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems and Power BI would be advantageous.

"To achieve our aim of being among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria."