Sr. Anlst, Pricing & Est - Military Veterans
at WestRock
Description & Requirements
WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.
The Opportunity:
The Sr. Pricing/Cost Analyst provides commercial analytics to support decision making for large accounts of the Corrugated Division, including bids and contract renewals.
The scope of this position also involves ad hoc analysis and communications associated with cost savings, profit improvement, and new product proposals.
How you will impact WestRock:
- Manage bid packages for large customers that come to us in the form of a Request for Quote (RFQ).
- Partner with the Sales Leadership to provide a full array of analytical support for data requests and Request for Quotations (RFQ's).
- Analyze, compare, and evaluate impact to sales, costs, and profits from different designs and/or commercial terms
- Establish an effective working relationship with the sales leaders, key division, regional, plant, and corporate personnel.
- Communicate project progress and analysis results to internal & external customers.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 3 to 5 years' experience in Price / Cost / data processing analysis preferred
- Prior experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
- This individual must have the ability to manage multiple large projects. It is not unusual for an Analyst to manage 4 to 8 bids / projects at the same time.
- Strong analytical mindset and ability required.
- Must be self-directed, self-motivated, and self-starter.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, combined with ability to communicate at all levels.
- MS Office proficiency with Advanced Excel skills required
- Experience working with big data files, with the ability to summarize for a meaningful business discussion is a plus.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.
Atlanta, GA
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.