Pricing Analyst

JOB SUMMARY
Review all customer pricing, markets, and nationals for margin growth and opportunities. Oversees the setup and maintenance of all Corporate Multi-Unit ( CMU) and Local contract bids and order guides. Analyzes identify and propose actions to both purchasing and sales departments to ensure compliance with the Corporate Multi-Unit ( CMU) business and grow margin/profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Review margin reports daily at customer and item level to ensure the operation company (OpCo) is making the correct adjusted gross profit.
• Review top moving items for margin enhancement and make recommendations to purchasing departments.
• Review markets daily and recommend price changes to customer bids and market and national cost.
• Review all bids for correct pricing, i.e. suitability, adjusted gross profit, and case movement
• Assist VP Purchasing/Sales in developing queries/reports.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience
5 years in production, purchasing experience preferred

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills

Decision Making Authority
Most important decisions made fully independently:
Setting & submitting cost basis for CMU and Local contract business
Directing pricing coordinators on bid set up and communication with buyers and sales re: CMU business

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
Which bids to delete or items delete off the bid, review with VP of sales