Pricing Analyst

Banner Química, an IMCD company; Westlake (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Química, an IMCD company, located in Westlake, Ohio, seeks a Pricing Analyst to manage cost components and pricing in ERP/CRM. The role collaborates with suppliers and the commercial team on price changes and analyzes margin impacts to guide pricing decisions.

The position entails off-list pricing approvals, rebate accruals, and month-end accounting duties, with a hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote work. Strong Excel skills and accounting/finance background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, marketing, or a related field.
• MS Excel and personal computer experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, data analytics, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost components and sell prices in ERP/CRM systems.
• Process price changes with suppliers and the commercial team.
• Analyze margin impact on pricing decisions.
• Manage off-list pricing approvals and supplier communications.
• Review rebate accruals, submissions, and analyses.
• Complete daily and month-end accounting duties as assigned.
• Contribute to team projects and process improvements in pricing.
• Support monthly gross profit reviews with the commercial team.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance/marketing

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, data analytics, marketing, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Pricing Analyst

This role sits in our Westlake, Ohio headquarters.

Company Background

IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today.

Today, we have operations in over 60 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.

Successful Candidates Will Be Responsible To

• Work within the ERP and CRM systems to maintain cost components and sell prices
• Work with suppliers and the commercial team to process price changes
• Analysis of margin impact on pricing decisions
• Manage the approval process for off-list pricing and supplier communication
• Review and manage rebate accruals, submissions, and analyses
• Completes and participates in daily and month-end accounting duties, as assigned
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related projects, as needed
• Champion efficiency and process improvement within the pricing function either by contributing ideas or leading meaningful change
• Monthly and as needed gross profit reviews, collaboration with commercial team to initiate and implement margin expansion measures
• Track and report on margin expansion through the various functions of pricing
• Review, edit, and approval/rejection of all customer quotations

Skills

• Possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with team-members in a professional manner
• Detailed oriented and conscientious
• Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to think strategically

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, marketing, or a related field
• MS Excel and personal computer experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, data analytics, marketing, or a related field
• Experience in a fast-paced environment

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMCD Offers

If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep our founders’ entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index.