Pricing Analyst - Virtual Company
Columbus, OH 43219
About the Job
We are seeking a detail-oriented Pricing Analyst to support accurate and efficient pricing and data management processes. This role is essential in ensuring that all pricing data meets customer requirements, maintaining the master pricing database, and performing detailed analysis to support internal teams and customer inquiries. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess strong analytical skills, and have expertise in Excel and data management.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the master pricing database, ensuring accurate and timely updates for all product SKUs.
- Enter, verify, and update pricing and production data across customer systems, following up to resolve missing or unclear information.
- Track and manage quotation logs and ensure accurate communication of quote status to internal and external stakeholders.
- Respond to Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and support account managers in gathering and entering quote information.
- Collaborate with internal teams, such as Sales, Production, Engineering, and Quality Control, to ensure accuracy in pricing and feasibility of quotes.
- Organize and prepare detailed quote files, submitting them for management review and approval.
- Conduct data analysis, including time studies and cost analysis, to verify labor standards and production efficiency.
- Perform periodic audits on pricing data, including post-quote analyses and regular price updates.
- Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, addressing pricing inquiries or adjustments in a professional manner.
- Support the development and refinement of process documentation and job aids for pricing workflows.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 2-3 years of experience in a similar pricing, quoting, or data analysis role, preferably within a technical or manufacturing environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with MS Office Suite.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with data management.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of organizational capability.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of cost structures, pricing methodologies, and an understanding of financial calculations, such as rates, ratios, and percentages.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
