Pricing Manager

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO

401K plan

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Pricing Manager for their Chatsworth, CA office. The role involves leading pricing strategies across their aerospace portfolio, critical for revenue and margin performance. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and proven team leadership experience, with 3-5 years in pricing preferred. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, a competitive PTO policy, and a company 401K plan. The salary range is $125,000 - $140,000. Join a growing team committed to excellence and development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relative experience in pricing.
• Strong pricing experience, aerospace or industrial preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the pricing team.
• Own pricing strategy and execution across assigned product lines.
• Evaluate and approve pricing recommendations.
• Analyze cost structures and market dynamics.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a Pricing Manager at our Chatsworth, CA office. The Manager of Pricing will lead the pricing function responsible for developing and executing pricing strategies across Ontic’s aerospace portfolio. This role is critical in driving revenue, margin performance, and commercial decision‑making in a complex, high‑mix environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, a deep understanding of pricing strategies, and the ability to navigate nuanced data and business cases. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution within a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the pricing team
• Own pricing strategy and execution across assigned product lines and customer segments
• Evaluate and approve pricing recommendations, ensuring alignment with margin and revenue targets
• Apply & develop the right pricing principles, including willingness‑to‑pay analysis
• Partner with Sales, Commercial Operations, and Supply Chain to support RFQs, proposals, and long‑term agreements
• Analyze cost structures, market dynamics, and competitive positioning to inform pricing decisions
• Drive continuous improvement in pricing processes, tools, and data quality
• Support business case development for strategic opportunities (e.g., inventory investments, price lists, bundling strategies)
• Ensure pricing governance, consistency, and compliance with internal guidelines

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 Years of relative experience
• Strong pricing experience required (aerospace or industrial preferred)
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with complex, imperfect, or nuanced data sets
• Solid understanding of pricing strategies (cost‑plus, value‑based, market‑driven)
• Ability to assess customer willingness to pay and translate into pricing decisions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment (“startup mentality”)
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry experience
• Experience with long‑term agreements (LTAs), MSPs, or aftermarket business models
• Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems and pricing tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

Compensation Pay Range

$125,000 - $140,000

EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex—including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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