Pricing Analyst / Senior Analyst
Description
Georgia-Pacific’s Packaging and Cellulose Segment is seeking to add talent to the team at the Pricing Analyst and Senior Analyst level. Supporting the Corrugated division, our Pricing Analysts work closely with our sales teams and are responsible for analyzing and processing quoting requests for new and existing customers seeking pricing for new items or repricing of existing items. Our Senior Analysts support larger deals and special projects where they manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process from the beginning to the end including submitting quotes in the preferred customer format. These bids can span multiple months and multiple rounds. Senior Analysts are also responsible for developing Decision Making Framework (DMF) models for leadership reviews and approvals. We have multiple facilities across the country, and each of these roles support opportunities within a specific region.
In this role, you will report to the Director of Operational Pricing. Our team is located at GP HQ in downtown Atlanta, GA. We offer a schedule of remote work and a few in-office days per week. If our hybrid model aligns with your career expectations and capability to commute – we want to hear from you!
Georgia-Pacific LLC is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products. You may recognize our household brands, such as Brawny® paper towels, Quilted Northern® bath tissue and Dixie® cups and tableware. If you’re in the construction business, you’re probably familiar with our gypsum panels and other quality building materials. If you have ordered from Amazon recently, you could have received your package in one of our recyclable padded Mailers. Georgia-Pacific is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc. – the largest privately held company in the United States.
What You Will Do In Your Role
- Manage and process all requests for quotes in a timely manner in the configure-price-quote system (<48 hour goal) or by RFP date
- Identify data omissions and discrepancies, and obtain complete and correct information from National Account Managers or Sales Reps (utilizing CRM as necessary)
- Leverage pricing bands and Revenue Management tools to develop quotes
- Help the sales team frame up the opportunity by analyzing the bid and identifying what business we want to pursue, including which plants are the best fit
- Create new item standard cost estimates and any required re-pricing of current items due to changes from original specifications / requirements or changes in manufacturing processes from those that were assumed on earlier quotes
- Senior Analysts will develop and articulate business case/DMF for leadership review and approval
- Coordinate as necessary on any complex bids and/or items (e.g., strategy, design, etc.) with Pricing Manager
- Provide general analytical support for the Corrugated business and produce relevant reports. As you advance your knowledge and skills on the team - you will perform advanced commercial reviews, variance analysis, key performance observations, and make recommendations regarding areas for profitability improvement
- Capture win/loss data on quotes provided by gathering information from sales representatives on each item and updating into the system, and ensure CRM data represents correct information on opportunity volume
- Stay aware of category trends and have a sound awareness of manufacturing processes
- Seek and share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, propose solutions
- Advance our Principle Based ManagementTM culture by applying and reinforcing the company’s Guiding Principles
The Experience You Will Bring
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, or related discipline
- Collaboration mindset: You seek to build relationships, solve problems, and bridge gaps between partners
- Transformation focused: You are flexible and able to prioritize your work in a dynamic environment, embrace change, and improve processes
- Confident communicator: When presenting financial concepts to various audiences in person and via audio and video formats; you are comfortable being seen and heard
- MS Excel experience that includes the ability to read and understand modeling assumptions, working with complex formulas and pivot tables
- Ability to complete occasional travel to supported manufacturing sites, including overnight stays
What Will Put You Ahead
- Previous experience in a roles(s) focused on Pricing, Analytics, or Finance functions that also required knowledge of financial statements and key drivers
- Packaging / Consumer Products / Manufacturing Industry experience
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
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