Strategic Pricing Manager / Business Insights Manager

Focus; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus is seeking a Business Insights Manager to own pricing and product questions, analyze input-cost data, and recommend quarterly price adjustments. You will craft strategies for customer-specific pricing within SAP and manage quarterly updates while ensuring alignment with contracts and standards.

You should have a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of business experience, preferably in metals manufacturing, with strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to communicate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business or Operations.
• Minimum 4 years of business experience in Marketing/Product or Manufacturing/Analytical roles.
• Metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; SAP or ERP experience preferred.
• Excellent communication; ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Able to travel occasionally to customers and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary authority for pricing and product questions.
• Analyze input-cost data and recommend surcharge rates and price adjustments.
• Develop pricing strategies for individual customers within SAP.
• Manage customer-specific pricing agreements and quarterly updates.
• Ensure pricing aligns with contracts and company standards.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Financial literacy

Independent work

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Business Insights Manager

• Serve as the primary authority for all questions related to pricing and products.
• Analyze input-cost data and recommend quarterly surcharge rates and potential base price adjustments.
• Provide strategies to manage pricing for individual customers within SAP capabilities.
• Manage customer-specific pricing agreements, including quarterly adjustments and compliance reviews.
• Ensure pricing aligns with all contract terms and company standards.

Pricing & Contracts

• Serve as the primary authority for all questions related to pricing and products.
• Analyze input-cost data and recommend quarterly surcharge rates and potential base price adjustments.
• Provide strategies to manage pricing for individual customers within SAP capabilities.
• Manage customer-specific pricing agreements, including quarterly adjustments and compliance reviews.
• Ensure pricing aligns with all contract terms and company standards.

Product & Market Analysis

• Review product offerings and develop pricing strategies, including price points, quantity breaks, and scenario modeling.
• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities that enhance company offerings and profit margins.
• Support cross-functional teams in product and pricing strategy initiatives.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required (Engineering, Marketing, Business, or Operations). '
• Minimum 4 years overall business experience, including Marketing/Product Management or Manufacturing Operational/Analytical experience.
• Experience with a metal fabrication company preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP or similar ERP database experience preferred. Strong Excel skills required.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts in a concise, understandable way to diverse audiences.
• Developed financial literacy and strong business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and proactively toward corporate or department goals.
• Ability to lead through influence in nontraditional organizational structures.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customers, vendors, and operational facilities.