Pricing Analyst

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Position Title:

Pricing Analyst

Pay Rate:

$61,600 - $82,100

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Edinburg Container

The Job You Will Perform:

1. Cost Estimating- Develop cost estimates from specifications, provided by the sales reps, in multiple systems for new or prospective business.

2. Bid preparation, analysis and response to customers and National Accounts to provided needed data for bid completion.

3. Analysis of Sales Rep quoting activity – Develop and maintain monthly reporting of activity by sales reps to determine wins and losses and reasons why. Follow up with sales reps on status of quotes.

4. Recommend pricing levels – analyze pricing across the business for like items and build pricing recommendations database for new items.

5. Management of the price increases and decreases SharePoint Site

6. Analyze scenarios and options to increase profit margin within current accounts as assigned by sales manager.   

Sales Support Activities

1. Manage prospect database and provide sales reps reports for their assigned geographical area.

2. Develop and maintain competitor database by gathering needed input from sales reps and managers

3. Assist with accounts receivable and inventory management by functioning as the point person to disseminate accurate, up to date information on an ongoing basis.

4. Manage collateral materials with Marketing

5. Develop understanding and utilization of IP sales approaches and tools

6. Develop and maintain knowledge of customer base

7. Identify and analyze accounts to develop and implement profitable business solutions

8. Responsible for generation of cost savings and account profitability resulting from analysis and recommended solutions in assigned accounts.

9. Develop and maintain customer relationships

10. Other duties as assigned

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

Specific competencies required include customer focused, action oriented, integrity and trust, perseverance and composure. Qualifications for this positon include:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Witron and HRMS a plus
• Preferred experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred computer data-entry experience
  • Four or more years of customer relations experience in the Corrugated Box Industry

• Customer focus
• Ability to promote into outside sales role
• Demonstrated analytical and administrative skills
• Timely decision making
• Managing and measuring work
• Motivating others
• Building effective teams
• Directing others
• Informing and managing conflict

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Edinburg  TX  78541