Job Description
Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today.
At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972. Ranpak’s goal then was to create the first environmentally responsible system to protect products during shipment and today, our mission remains the same: To deliver sustainable packaging solutions that help improve supply chain performance and costs, reduce environmental impact, and support a variety of growing business needs globally. The development and improvement of materials, technologies (such as automation) and total solution systems have earned Ranpak a reputation as an innovative leader in eCommerce and industrial supply chain solutions.
Ranpak’s customers span across a variety of industries including automotive parts, electronics, eCommerce, machinery and home goods. Our customers include Amazon, IKEA, Sephora, Misfit Market and BMW.
Ranpak’s corporate headquarters are in Concord Township, Ohio with European and Asia Pacific headquarters in Heerlen, the Netherlands and Singapore City, Singapore, respectively. Additionally, we have recently opened a state-of-the-art new facility in Shelton, CT.
Ranpak Holdings Corp. is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: PACK).
Summary
The Pricing Analyst will play an integral role in helping manage and driving continuous improvement in the pricing process for Ranpak’s North American Sales Operations team. Primary responsibilities include managing the back-end execution of our rebate program which involves the accurate and timely collection, validation, and processing of rebate claim submissions from our distribution partners. When rebate discrepancies exist, the Pricing Analyst will play a crucial role in communicating and resolving any issues with our distribution partners. In addition to rebates, the Pricing Analyst will also assist the Pricing Manager with new price/rebate analysis and quoting activities to ensure timely responses to our sales team. The Pricing Analyst will also assist in various analytical exercises to support the sales and sales operations team to ensure Ranpak is successful in our go-to-market strategy in North America.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage Ranpak’s North American customer rebate process by overseeing submission of rebate requests, processing rebate accuracy/validity, working with key stakeholders (customers, internal/external sales reps, and finance/pricing team) to correct any discrepancies, and coordinating with accounting team to process approved rebates in SAP
- Assist Pricing Manager with new pricing/rebate quote requests by collecting pertinent deal metrics, preparing financial analysis, communicating with internal and external stakeholders for deal approvals/adjustments, etc.
- Collaborate with field sales team (Territory Managers, Regional Sales Managers, National Account Managers, etc.) on new and/or custom product/project quotes
- Collaborate with Product Management, Purchasing, and Operations teams to secure item specifications and cost data for new and/or custom product/project quotes
- Assist in developing key metrics for pricing and profitability reporting
- Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed
- Other job-related duties and special projects as needed
Education, Training, and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: pricing, sales/finance analyst, customer service, sales, or marketing
- Advanced experience with Excel and Microsoft Office products
- Experience with SAP and/or SugarCRM preferred
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Organized and creative thinker with practical problem-solving skills and the ability to derive insights from sales report analysis and research
- Works well with cross-functional team members, including sales, procurement, marketing, accounting, etc.
- Serve as a point of contact for the sales organization for sales data questions and help problem solve situations using data-driven decision making
- Attention to detail while meeting deadlines
- Proven project and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build cross-functional relationships internally and externally
- Ability to convey information and ideas with all levels of the organization
EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.