Pricing Specialists accurately maintain and monitor supplier pricing calendars, including inputting and adjusting pricing structures based on management and supplier agreements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Gather, organize and prepare data entries; cost of and sell price to the trade into the system including research of cost discrepancies and analyze costs components
• Communicate and deliver approved pricing to respective departments for pricing submittal to retail and graphics for price catalogs
• Track Freight on Board (FOB), front line and post off pricing changes; notify purchasers, chain and sales departments
• Maintain and create new product files including paperwork preparation
• Review invoice pricing variances and month end depletion bill backs to suppliers
• Work with Pricing Analyst to find unprofitable products/programs and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with through your job

Key Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills for managing pricing data
• Basic math skills
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• VIP and Cognos experience
• Effective organizational and time management skills

People Management

None

Work Environment

Work indoors in a sedentary office setting

Physical Demands

• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs.
• Sitting for entire shift

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary.

Travel

Local travel only

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of pricing and/or accounting experience.