Strategic Pricing & Estimating Analyst

Smurfit Westrock; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits from day one

Professional development

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Pricing & Estimating Analyst to develop pricing models and cost estimates that drive margin growth across new and existing business. You will work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations and Finance to evaluate opportunities and respond to RFQs on time.

The role emphasizes strong data analysis, bilingual communication (English/Spanish), and the use of ERP systems to maintain pricing integrity and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics/Industrial Engineering or math-related discipline.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Experience with ERP and business systems such as Kiwiplan, SAP, JDE or similar platforms.
• One year of experience in paper manufacturing, corrugated packaging, or related environment (preferred).
• Six Sigma certification (preferred).
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate product cost estimates and pricing models for new and existing opportunities.
• Analyze market conditions, manufacturing costs, and financial projections to determine competitive pricing strategies.
• Manage RFQ and quoting processes with timely, accurate responses to customer requests.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations and Finance to identify profitability opportunities.
• Track and communicate quoting performance metrics like win rates and turnaround times.
• Lead Commercial Excellence initiatives at the plant level.
• Review bookings to maintain pricing integrity and comply with pricing guidelines.
• Provide training on pricing tools and estimating processes.
• Identify manufacturing capabilities and supplier options to meet customer requirements while optimizing profitability.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

Strong data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics/Industrial Engineering or math-related discipline

Tools

Kiwiplan

SAP

JDE

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Pricing & Estimating Analyst to develop pricing models and cost estimates that drive margin growth across new and existing business. You will work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations and Finance to evaluate opportunities and respond to RFQs on time.

The role emphasizes strong data analysis, bilingual communication (English/Spanish), and the use of ERP systems to maintain pricing integrity and support continuous improvement initiatives.