Pricing Manager - Manufacturing Arena/IT Services (8-10 yrs)

About the Job:

- This role will be responsible for the tactical analysis and execution of pricing strategies and providing insights to support pricing decisions.

- This position will also be responsible for monitoring pricing performance, making recommendations and be responsible for the successful execution of those to optimize profitability.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Market Analysis & Strategy Development:

- Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer behavior to recommend differentiated pricing strategies.

- Assist in developing pricing analytical models and dashboards to monitor and control price stickiness.

- Assist with investigating and developing data analytical measurements and metrics to be used for business decision-making, planning, and process improvement.

Pricing Optimization & Execution:

- Assist in managing the execution of strategic & tactical price and margin optimization projects driving incremental revenue and margin.

- Lead and assist in the pricing season activities - price increase and price book process, as commodity market conditions change.

- Responsible for ERPs and digital tools' data integrity on price attributes and seamless data connectivity in alignment with pricing strategies and policies.

Process Improvement & Automation:

- Responsible for identifying and driving price process automation, driving speed and accuracy.

- Constant monitoring of price accuracy in all operating tools and troubleshooting as required.

Documentation & Collaboration:

- Ensure correct documentation creation, storage, and maintenance processes.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams in the businesses to calibrate pricing opportunities.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.

- MBA preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum 8 years of experience in a project management, process, tools, or people management position in a manufacturing arena or IT services.

Skills & Abilities:

- Experienced in conceptualizing, executing, and monitoring business strategies.

- ERP pricing ecosystem knowledge preferred.

- Experienced with streamlining process/workflows and documentation.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Self-starter, able to drive projects and ideas independently or as part of a cross-functional team