Pricing Analyst | Food Manufacturer | Itasca, IL

Itasca, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking for a strong Pricing Analyst to join a growing team and be the point person for all new and existing pricing analysis. This role would be taking data on customer pricing and margins, conducting analysis and providing insights through presentation to senior leadership on pricing and margins for new and existing products in the market.
  • Join a stable, 100+ year and growing food manufacturer
  • Be the go to person for pricing and margin analysis!

About Our Client

Our client is a 130 year old food manufacturer located near Itasca with reputable name brand products. The organization is continuously growing and gaining market share in their industry, and are looking to add headcount with strategic individuals, including this Pricing Analyst.

Our client is looking for a strong Pricing Analyst to join a growing team and be the point person for all new and existing pricing analysis. This role would be taking data on customer pricing and margins, conducting analysis and providing insights through presentation to senior leadership on pricing and margins for new and existing products in the market.

Job Description

  • Conduct gross margin analysis and identify erosion driven by commodity cost fluctuations.
  • Prepare product- and customer-level P&L statements to support strategic decisions.
  • Review promotional plans and assess financial impact on profitability.
  • Develop and present dashboards with actionable insights for leadership.
  • Evaluate and prepare pricing quotes for new customers and RFQ/RFP submissions.
  • Advise senior management on price adjustments and maintain ERP pricing accuracy.
  • Calculate costs for new products and analyze formula modifications for financial impact.
  • Track and analyze pricing outcomes (won vs. lost) to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Source and review freight quotes, conducting quarterly reviews to uncover savings.
  • Deliver ad hoc financial reporting and assist in developing financial models for margin analysis.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related business discipline
  • 3-5 years of hands-on pricing analytics and commodity analytics experience
  • Experience within the manufacturing industry, preferably food manufacturing
  • ERP systems experience, Microsoft Navision preferred and Excel

What's on Offer

  • Fun company perks such as onsite personal trainers and chiropractors
  • 5% bonus structure
  • Ability to grow vertically in the organization
  • PTO, full health insurance and benefits package
Contact
Molly Murphy
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6915925

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Business Analysis / Systems Analysis
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Itasca
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Murphy
Job Reference
JN-012026-6915925