Pricing Analyst

Overview

This role develops accurate and competitive pricing estimates for complex print products and services. The Senior Pricing Analyst independently evaluates customer specifications, production requirements, cost drivers, and manufacturing alternatives to build pricing models and recommendations that support profitability, business growth, and customer retention.

The position works closely with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders on strategic pricing, contracts, and multi-year opportunities, and serves as a technical resource to other analysts on pricing tools, processes, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, comprehensive pricing models and estimates for complex print and binding projects by analyzing customer requirements, production methods, materials, labor, and manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate production processes, equipment capabilities, capacity, and vendor options to recommend cost-effective solutions that balance quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Perform detailed cost, profitability, forecasting, and scenario analyses to support pricing decisions, business planning, contract negotiations, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders to develop pricing strategies for new business opportunities, contract renewals, repeat work, and multi-year agreements.
• Create, maintain, and enhance pricing tools, models, and reporting to improve quoting accuracy, consistency, visibility, and process efficiency.
• Analyze historical pricing data, cost trends, and market conditions to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements; act as a pricing subject matter expert for internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in pricing, estimating, financial analysis, cost modeling, manufacturing analytics, or a related discipline; print or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost estimation, manufacturing processes, pricing methodologies, and the factors that drive production costs and profitability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling, with the ability to work across multiple business systems.
• Proven ability to independently analyze complex data, solve problems, identify trends and anomalies, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders, and explain complex pricing concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Print or manufacturing industry experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $52,000 - $62,000 (depending on experience)
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and recognition programs

Location & Schedule

• Location: Remote
• Hours: Monday - Friday (40-hour work week)

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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