Pricing Specialist

Columbia Distributing Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Pricing Specialist to maintain pricing calendars, input pricing structures, and collaborate with management and suppliers. The role emphasizes data accuracy, cost analysis, and timely communication across departments.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be comfortable with Excel/Microsoft Office, and possess experience with pricing workflows. Local travel is possible; this is a full-time on-site position in Kent, WA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of pricing and/or accounting experience.

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.
• Excellent oral and written communication 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.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Data entry

Cost analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

VIP experience

Cognos

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

VIP

Cognos

Job description

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
• Excellent oral and written communication 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 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

Columbia Distributing offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 24/7 virtual care, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Additional offerings inclu

AAP/EEO Statement

Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at [phone] or email [e-mail] if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.