Senior- Pricing Specialist - New Lenox, IL

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly.

Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity :

The Pre-Pricing Specialist is responsible for providing strategic pricing guidance and managing the pricing process for new and existing customers and products.

This includes developing 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 Smurfit Westrock :

• Set up new items in the order entry system when onboarding new business and customers
• Review prior day Booking Report for pricing expectation to ensure there are no price exceptions for each booked item and alert Customer Service for corrections
• Maintain accuracy of estimating and quoting process across multiple plants
• Review pricing proposal for accuracy and confirm customer specifications for production
• 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)
• Maintain RFQ process documentation to support pricing approximations for customer requests
• Assess and identify internal suppliers to produce customer products when customer specifications are outside the capacity of the assigned Plant
• Update data and documentation in the Local Business Operating System on won items or changes to existing items
• Strive to thoroughly understand all manufacturing processes, equipment and equipment limitations
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to identify ways to improve margin
• Work collaboratively with Customer Service to ensure pricing on customer orders are up to date and appropriately priced to increase margin
• Work collaboratively with the Plant production teams to ensure machine capability to fulfill customer orders

What you need to succeed :

• Demonstrates a general understanding of various sources of information or data that are relevant to the business; summarizes or integrates information for routine problems or issues with oversight from others as necessary
• Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience;

listens carefully and attentively

• Plans, arranges and / or monitor's work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines
• Demonstrates an interest, willingness and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise;

naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity

• Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work
• Plans and decides on the course of action while allowing for flexibility
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in paper manufacturing or related manufacturing industry required
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration / finance / economics / industrial engineering or math-related discipline required

What we offer :

• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.