Pricing Operations Supervisor

Westlake; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Houston is seeking a Pricing Operations Supervisor to lead pricing initiatives and mentor a team of analysts. This role involves developing data-driven pricing strategies and ensuring alignment with company goals. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in pricing analysis and excellent analytical skills. This hybrid role requires office attendance three days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in pricing analysis or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets.
• Experience in ERP implementation preferred.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
• SAP S/4Hana experience; ERP implementation/upgrade experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of pricing analysts.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Create pricing models and dashboards.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Analyze customer segments, product mix, and competitive landscape for pricing.
• Recommend pricing adjustments based on costs, demand, and trends.
• Create pricing models and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or ERP systems.
• Monitor gross margins, discount trends, and pricing compliance.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Product Development to shape pricing strategy.
• Deliver actionable leadership reports with pricing recommendations.
• Coordinate pricing launches and changes with stakeholders for system readiness.
• Maintain pricing policies and approval workflows for consistency and control.
• Ensure pricing complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Audit pricing practices for accuracy and ethics; streamline processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Collaboration

ERP systems

SAP S/4Hana

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics

MBA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP S/4Hana

SAP S/4Hana

Job description

Overview

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation markets. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Summary

We are seeking a collaborative and strategic Pricing Operations Supervisor to lead our pricing initiatives for pipe and fittings products. This role is key to driving profitable growth through data-driven pricing strategies—and equally critical in cultivating a high-performing team of pricing analysts. The ideal candidate is not only analytical, but also passionate about mentoring, developing, and empowering team members to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you are a team builder who excels at translating market insights into actionable direction, this role offers an opportunity to help shape future pricing processes and drive operational efficiencies across the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of pricing analysts to drive performance, insights and collaboration
• Oversee the execution of pricing models and ensure timely updates across market segments
• Build a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and analytical rigor
• Develop and implement pricing strategies that align with company goals and market dynamics
• Analyze customer segments, product mix, and competitive landscape to establish optimal pricing models
• Recommend pricing adjustments based on material costs, demand patterns, and industry trends
• Create pricing models and dashboards using tools like Excel, Power BI, or ERP systems
• Monitor key metrics such as gross margins, discount trends, and pricing compliance
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Product Development teams to develop pricing strategy
• Deliver actionable reporting to leadership with recommendations on pricing strategy
• Coordinate pricing launches and changes with key stakeholders to ensure system readiness
• Maintain pricing policies and approval workflows to ensure consistency and control
• Ensure alignment with legal, procedural, and regulatory requirements in pricing
• Audit pricing practices for accuracy, consistency, and ethical standards
• Streamline/automate pricing processes and tools to reduce order turnaround time and errors

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics or related field, MBA preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in pricing analysis, financial analysis or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and make recommendations based on findings
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting
• SAP S/4Hana experience
• ERP implementation/upgrade experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships
• Must be able to work Mon-Fri, between the hours of 8am-5pm
• This is a hybrid role. Must be able to work in the office 3 days a week
• Must be able to travel once every 4-6 weeks on average

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing

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