Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the SVP, Private Label of the ofi Spices Division, the Pricing Analyst will be responsible for end-to-end management of the pricing process for both new and existing products across the spice category. Based out of our Downtown Chicago North American Headquarters, they will support pricing for products across spices manufacturing locations in Oxnard, CA and Bayonne, NJ. They will be responsible for the coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate must have great attention to detail and think critically about analysis of data to be successful in this role. They must be able to prioritize and complete multiple projects on strict deadlines.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform pricing process management including new product pricing evaluation, set up, pricing period adjustments and end to end leadership of the pricing process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align pricing strategy, profitability goals and expectations and provide data and pricing experience to answer questions, resolve pricing discrepancies and create individual market approaches as needed.
• Establish pricing guidelines, differentials, and margin guidance for different retail formats, size of business potential, types of products (PL and own Brand, straight ingredients, blends, co-man, housewares, seasonal products, new product introductions).
• Coordinate the new and current stock keeping unit pricing position by collection and interpretation of competitive pricing intel to align with the go to market pricing strategy and work to ensure profitability alignment.
• Produce, update, maintain, evaluate and distribute price lists.
• Analyze current trend and performance data and provide recommendations for pricing strategy improvements.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Work closely with sales, procurement, and customer service team leaders to provide financial insights that inform and drive business performance.
• Review ad hoc analysis and perform other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or related field is required. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Three (3) years of relevant finance experience is required.
• Must possess proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite with Advanced Excel required; experience with other accounting and integrated reporting solutions is a plus.
• Excellent teamwork, relationship building, and coordinative skills is required.
• Must be able to work with diverse team across various geographies.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, presentation, and listening is required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
  
  

What We Offer

The pay for this role in the state of Illinois ranges from $79-105 k and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Additional Components Include But Are Not Limited To

• Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents
• Benefits: Employees (and their eligible dependents) covered through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future
• Well-being: We offer events, resources and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  
  

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

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