Pricing Analyst

Lakeside Book Company in; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to develop accurate pricing estimates for complex print products and services. You will evaluate customer specifications, production requirements, and cost drivers to create pricing models that support profitability and growth.

The Senior Pricing Analyst partners with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders on strategic pricing, contracts, and multi-year opportunities, and serves as a pricing SME for internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of pricing, estimating, financial analysis, cost modeling, or a related discipline (print/manufacturing preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate pricing models and estimates by analyzing customer requirements, production methods, materials, labor, and costs.
• Evaluate production processes, equipment capabilities, capacity, and vendor options to balance quality, cost and profitability.
• Perform detailed cost, profitability, forecasting, and scenario analyses to support pricing decisions and contracts.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders to develop pricing strategies for new business and multi-year agreements.
• Create, maintain, and enhance pricing tools, models, and reporting for quoting accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze historical pricing data and market conditions to identify risks and opportunities for internal teams.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Financial modeling

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Pricing strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Operations

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Remote

Salary: $52,000 - $62,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday (40-hour work week)

Position Summary

The Pricing Analyst develops accurate and competitive pricing estimates for complex print products and services. The role independently evaluates customer specifications, production requirements, cost drivers, and manufacturing alternatives to develop pricing models and recommendations that support profitability, business growth, and customer retention. The Senior Pricing Analyst partners with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders on strategic pricing, contracts, and multi-year opportunities, and serves as a technical resource to other analysts on pricing tools, processes, and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Develop accurate, comprehensive pricing models and estimates for complex print and binding projects by analyzing customer requirements, production methods, materials, labor, and manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate production processes, equipment capabilities, capacity, and vendor options to recommend cost-effective solutions that balance quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Perform detailed cost, profitability, forecasting, and scenario analyses to support pricing decisions, business planning, contract negotiations, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders to develop pricing strategies for new business opportunities, contract renewals, repeat work, and multi-year agreements.
• Create, maintain, and enhance pricing tools, models, and reporting that improve quoting accuracy, consistency, visibility, and process efficiency.
• Analyze historical pricing data, cost trends, and market conditions to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements while serving as a pricing subject matter expert for internal teams.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in pricing, estimating, financial analysis, cost modeling, manufacturing analytics, or a related discipline; print or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost estimation, manufacturing processes, pricing methodologies, and the factors that drive production costs and profitability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling, with the ability to work across multiple business systems.
• Proven ability to independently analyze complex data, solve problems, identify trends and anomalies, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders, and explain complex pricing concepts to diverse audiences.