About the Company - LK is a leading provider of performance food films, trays & vacuum pouches in the food processing industry. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted partner for food processors nationwide.
About the Role - Reporting to the VP of Strategy and Pricing, the commercial analyst will support business development and pricing administration within the company. This is a high visibility role which will actively support new business development and commercial policy optimization, including coordinating preparation of RFQ's & Bids, supporting go-to-market strategy implementation in key segments, and advising on product line pricing and policies. Closely works with senior leadership, sales representatives, and operational stakeholders throughout the organization on commercial project & process implementation.
This position is a hybrid role, preferably candidates residing in Atlanta, Georgia and/or Sarasota, Florida.
Responsibilities
Develop processes and methodologies to streamline and simplify internal and external pricing inquiries.
Coordinate analysis & responses to quoting opportunities at strategic accounts.
Consult with the Products, Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing teams to ensure pricing levels, practices and tools are consistent with business and competitive needs.
Collaborate on maintenance & tracking of end user specific rebates & channel incentives.
Develop deep expertise in LK's product and service offerings; work with sales and channel partners to help customers optimize the value of their spend by aligning them with the right products and services for their needs.
Coordinate ongoing collection of competitive & market data.
Support sales performance reporting and data collection / consolidation for budgeting processes.
Perform trend analyses, modeling and what-if scenarios to help support ongoing operations.
Assist and maintain documentation on processes, policies and pricing application configuration.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Education: 4-year degree in Data or Business Analytics, Economics, Business, Finance, or related fields.
Required Skills
Preferably 5+ years of experience working in fields such as pricing, sales support, sales enablement, commercial BI / data analytics, or corporate financial planning & analysis.
Strong communication skills, creative energy, and a positive attitude.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently, strong project management skills.
Deep expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Wave Analytics, Cognos BI, SAP Business Objects or similar Tools.
Preferred Skills
Strong understanding of relational data bases and Structured Query Language (SQL)
Academic coursework in accounting and statistics / probability.
Prior Coding experience in Python or Visual Basic.
Experience with supply chain planning & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a plus.
Experience in Continuous Improvement is preferred.
Pay range and compensation package - $80,000 to $105,000 a year. This position qualifies for a quarterly bonus based on company performance.
Equal Opportunity Statement - LK Packaging is an Equal Employment Employer.