Pricing Analyst

Overview

A distribution company is seeking a talented and results-oriented Pricing Analyst to join their team. This role focuses on facilitating sustained profit improvement and operational efficiencies by driving expertise in price management, true costing, inventory controls, and pricing and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Strategic Pricing Analyst to execute the price change process.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, obtaining product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement to sustain initial gains and achieve additional profit improvements.
• Analyze customer and commodity pricing and margins to understand cost and pricing volatility within the food industry.
• Monitor input costing changes and perform sensitivity analysis to report potential changes to finished goods costs.
• Prepare financial reports with reliable conclusions to assist management in implementing effective operational strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Understanding of commodity market volatility and its impact on product costs.
• Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex annual financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks within designated timeframes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of related finance experience.
• Proven track record of simplifying large, complex problems using multiple data sources and techniques to reveal data-driven insights and actionable solutions that drive business results.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary ranges based on location and experience:
  • California: $70,304 - $85,000 annually
  • Washington: $80,168.40 - $85,000 annually
  • Other states: $65,000 - $85,000 annually
• Bonus potential: 10%
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $0.75 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of eligible pay, available after 30 days.
• Paid time off including:
  • 10 vacation days and 2 personal days annually (prorated based on hire date)
  • Sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws (e.g., 40 hours for exempt employees, 56 hours for non-exempt employees in Washington State)
  • 6 paid national holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Leave as required under federal, state, or local law

Location

Positions are available in multiple states including California and Washington, with salary ranges varying accordingly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided by law.