Pricing Analyst - Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Description

Contribute. Grow. Lead…with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. For every product it makes, OxyChem’s market position is No. 1 or No. 2 in the U.S.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Pricing Analyst located in Dallas, Texas.

As a member of the Supply Chain Team, the Pricing Analyst plays a critical role in selling OxyChem products. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of billing, pricing, and marketing support programs for a set of assigned client accounts per the client’s contract terms. In collaboration with field sales and marketing, the Pricing Analyst is accountable for managing customer pricing records and ensuring revenue is accurately invoiced in a timely manner. The ideal candidate must be energetic, influential, outgoing, self-motivated, and professional with career aspirations in sales, marketing, supply chain management, accounting, or finance.

Essential Job Duties:

• Manages client-facing and internal activities associated with OxyChem product pricing, freight costs, marketing programs, billing adjustments, and rebates for US and Canadian customers.
• Conducts detailed analyses and provides pricing information as requested by Account Managers or Marketing, utilizing available systems and applications.
• Calculates formula-based pricing as specified in sales contracts utilizing government, industry, and commodity indices.
• Administers OxyChem policies and procedures relating to implementation of general price increase announcements.
• Ensures that the approval processes for price changes and billing adjustments are adhered to in accordance with audit requirements.
• Reconciles customers’ accounts by researching disputed items, resolving cash application issues, and assisting in collection of outstanding balances.
• Utilizes strong communication skills to effectively respond to customer inquiries relating to pricing and account credits/ debits.
• Partners with Account Managers, Business Managers, Credit, and Customer Relations Representatives to build strong customer relationships while representing OxyChem’s high standards of business conduct.
• Identifies, develops, and recommends solutions to recurring issues and works to continually improve the pricing/sales contract functions.
• Participates on teams for internal system improvements and special projects.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and two year's relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Proficiency in other Microsoft applications, Enterprise Resource Planning software (SAP/ERP), and Customer Relationship Management (Saratoga/CRM) systems.
• Analytical aptitude and comfortable learning to operate in an SAP environment.
• Knowledge of order processing, billing, and pricing, in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong grasp of basic accounting principles. 
• Professional communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Able to work well in a team.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized, with strong customer relations focus and an aptitude for problem-solving, and multi-tasking.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and influencing skills.

Oxy is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran