Pricing Specialist

Omron is a leading global manufacturer of industrial automation products focused on sensing and control technologies. Omron Automation-Americas, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL, is the industrial automation subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success. Omron is looking for an energetic and focused Pricing Specialist in Hoffman Estates, IL, to execute tasks associated with maintaining and optimizing data necessary to support sales and distribution special pricing programs. The responsibilities and tasks will support Omron’s sales initiatives across the Americas while directly reporting to the Special Pricing Supervisor. This is a hybrid position (75% remote and 25% in office) based in the Hoffman Estates office, IL. Our Commitment to Employees Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron. Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits. Community Awareness that includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program. Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay. Wellness Activities such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots and Health Screenings. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for administering the Special Price Request program offered to Omron customers and distributors. Some approval levels are within Pricing Specialist authority level; others require management review. Support Omron sales personnel and other stakeholders in matters related to pricing generally Perform sales data and integrity analysis using such tools as Salesforce, JDE, Excel, and PowerBI. Conform to Special Pricing Approval Policies – focus on accuracy and timeliness. Provide analysis and operational support for complex national pricing agreements (NPAs). Provide a commitment to excellent internal & external customer service. Represent Omron in a professional, ethical, and socially responsible manner. Represents the Omron Guiding Principles through personal and business interactions with employees, customers, distributors, and colleagues. Provide training to external or internal customers, as needed Recommend policy or process improvements that support excellent customer service and impact quality and performance standards. Data entry in various platforms. Maintain performance and quality standards based on established department metrics including turn-around times. Work on or lead special projects as assigned REQUIREMENTS Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in supporting sales, distributor and accounting functions. Direct customer interaction preferred (B2B preferred) Technical Abilities: Advanced knowledge of and experience with Office (Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced filtering) required. Experience with JD Edwards, Salesforce and PowerBI preferred. Working knowledge of case management platforms preferred (ie. Freshdesk, Oracle Cloud). Customer Orientation – Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs. Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Valuing Differences – Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals. Continuous Learning – Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. The annual salary range for this role is 78,000 - $88,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr