- Review quotations submitted for approval for completeness, accuracy, compliance with pricing, profitability and legal guidelines.
- Responsible for seeking clarification, acquiring missing information and communicating decisions to facilitate approvals and maintain department quote turnaround obligations to support field sales.
- Must be able to analyze and evaluate problems that arise and solve or get answers expeditiously and thoroughly.
- Actively manage coordination, analyses, and action required upon receipt of information and requests regarding customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedure.
- Ensure accurate tracking and performance of approved quotations.
- Develop an understanding of how the quotation system works and supports procedures and guidelines and its interaction with the ERP system.
- Use JDE ERP system to support accuracy of the quoting system data, processes and proper translation of information.
- Provide monthly support to Pricing Managers to assist with research and resolution of customer billing issues caused by pricing errors resulting in additional charges or credit.
- Support any quotation department projects as requested for deliverables significantly impact company's profitability.
- Partner with the Access & Egress Hardware Group to maintain up-to-date product and pricing knowledge for ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA, Corbin Russwin, Norton Rixson, Sargent.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in: Business, Finance, Economics, Pricing, Sales Operations, or related discipline(s).
- Must have 3-5+ years or commensurate experience in a manufacturing setting preferably Building, Construction or Hardware Industry related.
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills with a strong aptitude for problem-solving.
- Knowledge of pricing principles, market analysis, and cost structures is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail with a talent for managing priorities in dynamic conditions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with senior stakeholders.
- Experience with pricing software, hands-on ERP systems, and/or CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce and JDE, preferred).
- Advanced use of Microsoft Outlook suite with particularly strong focus and use of Excel required.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in pricing analysis, negotiation, and problem-solving within a manufacturing context, particularly in the Building, Construction, or Hardware industries. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like JDE and advanced Excel for data management and analysis.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Pricing Analysis
- Negotiation Skills
- Problem-Solving
- JDE ERP System
- Microsoft Excel
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Pricing Principles
- Market Analysis
- Cost Structures
- Quotation Management
- Data Tracking
Soft Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration
- Priority Management
Certifications & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sales Operations
Industry Keywords
- Manufacturing
- Building Industry
- Construction Industry
- Hardware Industry
Tools & Technologies
- JDE ERP System
- Salesforce
- Pricing Software
- Microsoft Outlook