Pricing Analyst

Socket.dev; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC is seeking a Pricing Analyst to develop accurate price quotations and support sales growth. The role collaborates with Sales, Account Management, Planning, and Purchasing to gather inputs and finalize estimates.

The analyst will ensure data accuracy and act with urgency to deliver quotes, with occasional pricing negotiations as needed. A four-year degree and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in flexible packaging or a similar manufacturing company.
• Four-year degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficient in Windows computing programs; Excel, Word, Outlook preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in paperwork and data entry.
• Ability to interface with multiple teams and work under urgency.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and timely price quotations with the assistance of Sales, Account Management, and purchasing teams.
• Ensure pricing data is accurate to protect profitability.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, and procurement to gather inputs for estimates.
• Interface with various teams to translate information into pricing estimates.
• Turn quotes in a timely manner and manage workload with urgency.
• Participate in price negotiation discussions when needed.
• Suggest pricing improvements and participate in improvement projects.

Skills

Accuracy

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

English literacy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Windows OS

Job description

Position Summary

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for developing job quotes to retain existing business and grow sales at PPC. This position will work closely with the Sales and Account Management Teams to service our customers. The estimates are based on requirements for materials generated by Sales, Account Managers, Planning Engineers, Scheduler, Purchasing, Pre-Media Graphics, Sourcing, Accounting departments or any Officer of the Company. In the event of absence, these job responsibilities will be covered an employee in the “Pricing Analyst” or “Vice President Chief Commercial Officer” position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The primary goal of this position to develop accurate and timely price quotations to our customers with the assistance of PPC’s account management and technical teams, including purchasing.
• This position has a crucial responsibility to be accurate in the development of their work product as PPC’s profitability is directly impacted by the information generate by this position.
• This position is responsible for thoroughly understanding all facets of PPC’s business and be able to translate this knowledge into their work product.
• It is also extremely important that this person be able to interface with many different people and teams to effectively assimilate the information need to develop the estimates.
• This position requires a strong sense of urgency, to turn quotes in a timely manner.
• From time to time, this position may also be involved in price negotiation discussions so it’s critical that this position have strong communication skills.
• Generates improvement ideas and embraces improvement projects to better the business.

Skills and Qualifications

• Accuracy in all aspects of their job.
• Negotiation skills with customers and suppliers are essential.
• Action-oriented, assertive, and diplomatic in order to get things done on time. This position requires multi-tasking and an individual who enjoys working with a sense of urgency and is capable of creative problem-solving to overcome challenges and hurdles in the supply chain.
• Detailed in doing required paperwork and computer inputs with a high degree of accuracy. Able to read and write in English.
• Ability to participate as a team member with consensus decision-making.
• Experience with business operating systems and knowledge of Windows Computing programs a must with some degree of proficiency (prefer Excel, Word, Outlook).
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in flexible packaging or a similar manufacturing company.
• Knowledge of administrative processes in a plastic manufacturing facility a plus.
• Four-year degree or equivalent experience preferred.