Pricing Analyst

Top candidates for this role will be detailed-oriented, have strong communication and collaboration skills, and will have a natural curiosity and determination to expand their understanding of their field of practice. They will have a strong pricing or financial background and be skilled at analyzing complex data sets to identify insights that optimize business performance and price strategies. Agricultural or commodity market background/knowledge are preferred but not required. 

This role is based out of our Arden Hills corporate headquarters (hybrid work arrangement)

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Facilitate and manage pricing for a large-scale contract program including cross-functional communication of program details, interpretation of competitive insights, evaluation of ingredient cost trends, and overall margin management. 

• Execute daily tasks to support pricing related business activities: resolve price invoice discrepancies, pricing master data set-up maintenance, and new item/contract quotes. 

• Maintain product brand ladder price relationships through ingredient changes, product transitions, and contract programs. Execute monthly price changes as needed.

• Work with strategic external partners on product pricing including branded product pricing relationships, ingredient price entry, and contract management.

• Develop and curate regional market knowledge. Track and interpret business trends and competitive insights.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Economics, Business, Finance, Math or similar preferred; Agricultural focus is a plus

• Strong systems experience strongly desired (Pro’s pricing software, advanced excel, JD Edwards and/or SAP, Power BI)

• 2-3+ years of related experience

• Feed or related Agricultural business experience preferred

Salary Range: $69,000-$103,000