Senior Pricing & Analytics Leader (AI-Driven)

Smurfit Westrock

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Culture of integrity

Advanced analytical skills development

Competitive compensation

Impact on pricing governance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, seeks a Sr. Pricing / Costing Analyst to drive pricing decisions for complex accounts.

You will build scalable tools, improve reporting, and support bids, renewals, and profitability reviews with data-driven insights. The role partners with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management to optimize pricing, analyze cost drivers, and deliver actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
Experience in estimating, pricing, costing, commercial finance, analytics, or a related business function
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex formulas, Power Query, and VBA/macros
Experience building analytical tools, reports, models, or dashboards that support business decision making
Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
Ability to learn new technologies and apply them to real business needs
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and follow through on priorities

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and improve pricing and costing models that increase pricing speed, accuracy, and consistency.
Maintain, enhance, and deliver recurring pricing and operational reports on established schedules, ensuring business stakeholders receive accurate and timely information for decision-making.
Support bids, contract renewals, profitability reviews, and other commercial initiatives through thoughtful analysis and actionable recommendations.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams to support pricing decisions and resolve business challenges.
Analyze cost drivers, pricing structures, and profitability trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, self-service analytics, AI-enabled tools, and practical technology solutions.
Help expand the use of QlikCloud, Alteryx, Power Platform, Excel automation, and other approved tools to reduce manual work and improve decision-making.
Develop repeatable reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility and responsiveness across the business.
Manage contractual price increase and decrease movements with accuracy, consistency, and clear audit support.
Act as a champion of continuous improvement by challenging inefficient processes and proposing better ways of working.