Pricing Analyst
Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.
If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged-they are valued-this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Pricing Analyst will provide pricing review and support for specific geographic regions for Associated Materials (AM), LLC, a $2.0B company. This position is a strategic partner for Sales and Marketing, helping AM achieve our top-line and bottom-line targets, consistent with our strategic objectives.
This position will be based out of our corporate headquarters located in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop and refine regional analytics that will identify opportunities for pricing improvement
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in Pricing by recommending/implementing changes to current processes to enable agile/flexible responses to dynamic market conditions
- Quickly evaluate price deviation requests and respond within targeted timeframes
- Build strong cross-functional relationships that facilitate agile pricing decisions
- Become a business partner with the Regional Vice President(s) you support
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze and evaluate requests for regional price deviations, providing recommendations to Pricing Director and Commercial Leadership Team. This will require good working relationships with Regional Sales Vice Presidents and our overall Sales organization
- Develop competitive pricing intelligence database and tools that will guide a market-based approach to price adjustments
- Develop, track and update Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the pricing performance of your assigned region(s)
- Build process to analyze region sales and margin performance, and identify opportunities for pricing improvement
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Finance/Marketing/Economics or equivalent experience; MBA preferred
- 5+ years of progressive professional work experience
- 2+ years of commercial experience, preferably in pricing
- Strong business acumen, with understanding of how pricing decisions affect volume, growth and profitability
- Business manager mindset with drive for continuous improvement
- Very strong analytical and modeling skills, especially using Excel
- Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the company
- Skilled using MS Word, PowerPoint and PowerBI
Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products-and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.
Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!
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Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.