Pricing Specialist

Columbia Distributing; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Pricing Specialist to accurately maintain supplier pricing calendars and adjust pricing structures per management and supplier agreements. The role involves data entry, cost analysis, and updating price catalogs.

The position requires strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in pricing systems; related experience in pricing or accounting is preferred. Local travel is minimal, and the role is full-time in a sedentary office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years pricing and/or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for pricing data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and pricing systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize and prepare data entries including cost and sell price in the system.
• Communicate and deliver approved pricing to departments for pricing submittal to retail and catalogs.
• Track FOB, pricing changes, and notify purchasers and sales teams.
• Maintain and create new product files and paperwork.
• Review invoice pricing variances and month-end depletion bill backs to suppliers.
• Collaborate with Pricing Analyst to identify unprofitable products/programs and propose solutions.
• Foster positive, cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Pricing data analytics

Basic math

Time management

Microsoft Office

VIP experience

Cognos experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

VIP

Cognos

Job description

Description

Summary

Pricing Specialists accurately maintain and monitor supplier pricing calendars, including inputting and adjusting pricing structures based on management and supplier agreements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Gather, organize and prepare data entries; cost of and sell price to the trade into the system including research of cost discrepancies and analyze costs components
• Communicate and deliver approved pricing to respective departments for pricing submittal to retail and graphics for price catalogs
• Track Freight on Board (FOB), front line and post off pricing changes; notify purchasers, chain and sales departments
• Maintain and create new product files including paperwork preparation
• Review invoice pricing variances and month end depletion bill backs to suppliers
• Work with Pricing Analyst to find unprofitable products/programs and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with through your job

Key Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills for managing pricing data
• Basic math skills
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• VIP and Cognos experience
• Effective organizational and time management skills

People Management

None

Work Environment

Work indoors in a sedentary office setting

Physical Demands

• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs.
• Sitting for entire shift

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary.

Travel

Local travel only

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of pricing and/or accounting experience.

Compensation

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Pricing Manager