Pricing Operations Specialist at Great Lakes Cheese in Hiram, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Pricing Operations Specialist will support the Pricing Operations department in maintaining the pricing and fringe within SAP.

Job Responsibilities

• Compile and summarize all fringe and overage related information from the appropriate related external exchanges for updating or implementing in the ERP system.
• Assist in implementing systems and reporting improvements for measuring and monitoring pricing effectiveness and efficiency.
• Actively participate in determining appropriate list prices, standard discounts and rebates and managing any restructuring, updating, communication, and publication of price increases.
• Engage with cross-functional teams as needed to ensure system accuracy and functionality.
• Cross-train and support the Market Pricing Specialist with daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as needed.
• Investigate pricing discrepancies.
• Provide assistance for major corporate projects and project teams through research and reporting.
• Additional user of PROS pricing software.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 1 year Pricing experience. A High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years Pricing experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communicator.
• Analytical and organized with relentless attention to detail.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years Pricing, Dairy Market, and/or Commodity Market experience.
• Minimum of 1 year SAP experience.
• Previous experience working in Accounting or Finance.
• Previous experience in the cheese/dairy industry.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to summarize meaningful information from large data sets.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer