About This Role
This role is for a Pricing Analyst who is inspired by challenging the status quo and thrives in collaborative environments that drive results. You will manage all aspects of pricing for the company's fluid power and power transmission solutions, ensuring timely, accurate, and profitable quote delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of pricing, including quoting, price adjustments, prototype-to-production requests, raw material agreements, deductions, accrual communications, and production setup
- Ensure timely, accurate, and profitable quote delivery, including tracking and evaluation, while aligning with overall business objectives
- Collaborate with sales, customer service, marketing, engineering, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute competitive pricing strategies
- Translate and analyze complex data into actionable strategies that drive sales growth, enhance profit margins, and support business decisions
- Manage the process of Engine Hose and Power Transmission product line, including interpretation of customer blueprints, creation of master specifications, and coordination across multiple specification systems
- Evaluate internal and customer requests with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industry standards to ensure feasibility
- Identify and challenge inconsistencies in customer requests, providing recommendations and solutions that balance customer objectives with company goals
Requirements
- BS/BA or equivalent (4 years of experience) with 1 year of pricing experience
- Fundamental understanding of business principles, pricing strategies, and financial metrics, with the ability to manage detail-oriented projects and adapt to changing priorities
- Self-motivated, with a focus on identifying quality solutions and continuously improving processes while prioritizing business needs
- Strong analytical skills with a talent for data analysis and problem-solving
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and contribute within a cross-functional team environment
- Excellent math skills, including proficiency in algebra, equations, fractions, and decimals
- Excited to work in the office with great teammates
- English Professional Proficiency
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with Oracle/SAP and a pricing system
About the Company
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, pushing the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE and operates as 'One Gates' with a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. They invest in their people, bringing real-world experience that enables them to solve customers' diverse challenges.
