Pricing Specialist

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. Opportunity Summary As the Pricing Specialist, you will be responsible for providing strategic pricing guidance and managing the pricing process for new and existing customers and products. Additional responsibilities include developing competitive new and revised item estimates, managing the quoting process, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize profitability by developing strategic pricing. How You Will Impact WestRock Strive to thoroughly understand all manufacturing processes, equipment, and equipment limitations Work collaboratively with Customer Service to ensure pricing on customer orders is up to date and appropriately priced to increase margin. Create new item standard cost estimates and update any required re-pricing of current items due to changes from original specifications or requirements. Manage and process all customer requests for quotations (RFQs) Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to identify ways to improve margin Assess and identify internal suppliers to produce customer products when customer specifications are outside the capacity of the assigned Plant Review pricing proposal for accuracy and confirm customer specifications for production What You Need To Succeed Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a math-related discipline preferred Prior work experience in Paper Manufacturing or a related field is preferred Great written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization Analytical thinker with the ability to logically process information and make informed decisions Well organized with great time management skills to manage multiple priorities.s Highly motivated to excel and achieve results Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Detail-Oriented, extremely thorough, and skillful at detecting errors, with the ability to give meticulous attention to details Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr