Pricing Specialist

About the role

The primary function of a Pricing Specialist is to ensure that all product costing is maintained accurately and updated in the system in a timely and orderly fashion. The Pricing Specialist works with Palmer Holland Account Managers, Business Managers, Sales Advocates, Buyers, and Principals to ensure costing and pricing adhere to policies established by Palmer Holland and its Principal partners.

Responsibilities

• Review all cost increases from the principal
• Seek clarification from Business Managers or Supply Chain Manager on inconsistencies
• Communicate with Business Manager or Supply Chain Manager on path forward
• Update Purchase Price (cost books) in the system
• Determine Standard cost-effective dates and update standard cost in the system
• Maintain accuracy of the price and cost books at the product and product/customer level
• Include special up-front costs that are customer specific
• Ensure accuracy of the costing of new products in system
• Respond to product cost and price requests from internal customers
• Research and update standard cost upon requests from internal customers
• Revise Purchase Price Book as needed
• Ensure relevant documents are maintained and filed appropriately
• Work effectively with team members and other departments
• Offer help to other team members when available
• Perform other tasks assigned at the discretion of manager

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred
• Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office and Contact Management Software
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to maintain professional conduct that exemplifies corporate policies, particularly when interacting with internal and external customers
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
• Detail oriented with strong, accurate clerical skills
• Proficient at multi-tasking
• Proactive problem solver
• Highly motivated

Physical Requirements

• Satisfactory motor skills relevant to position
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds