Pricing Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective 

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for optimizing results for individual product groups by implementing intelligent pricing concepts.

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Define and implement the pricing subdivision strategy.
2. Perform bottoms up pricing by analyzing each cost contributing to pricing strategy.
3. Manage prioritization of price requests to ensure customer needs are met.
4. Implement suitable price measures and calculations, taking changing internal costs into consideration.
5. Conduct price analyses compared to market or customer benchmarks, and develop lines of argumentation to support sales.
6. Advise and support market functions through business partnering and training sessions.
7. Gain knowledge of Döhler product offerings and core competencies.
8. Partner in development of cost expectations for new production site capabilities.
9. Promote continuous standardization and optimization of processes and organizational structures, and implement corresponding measures in consultation with the Commercial Controller.
10. Implement and ensure efficient and effective processes within the company’s IT systems, and assist in their documentation.
11. Work cross functionally to deliver competitive market pricing. 
12. Support Sales and Accounting on results reporting and variance analysis. 
13. Adapt to customer specific requests including: collaborating on new product development and presentation of data format.

Supervisory Responsibility 

None

Work Environment

This role is located in Chicago, IL and operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours may vary on occasion depending on work load.

Travel

Less than 10%

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related degree
2. 2+years’ experience in Accounting/Finance

Preferred Qualifications 

1. 2+ years’ experience working for production/manufacturing company
2. SAP experience 

Safety/ Food Safety

Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees.  It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management to do so.

Employee should comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs.  

Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.

AAP/EEO Statement 

Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA,

Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

Other Duties

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.