Pricing Specialist
Company: Central Garden & Pet
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: January 16, 2023
Job Description:
Central Life Sciences (CLS), a business unit of Central Garden &
Pet, is dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and the
protection of companion animals, economic animals, plants, stored
grains, and the environment. We are currently seeking a Pricing
Specialist that is responsible for ensuring pricing approvals and
obtaining documentation requirements from the Price Committee. The
pricing specialist will enter and randomly audit for accuracy in
pricing programs and price lists for a variety of different
markets. They will identify policy and procedural tasks requiring
modification, documentation, and process improvement on pricing
processes and requests, and collaborate with Pricing Administrator
Supervisor and IT members to create buy-in on new procedures. This
is a salaried position offering very competitive base pay, ample
paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package! We also offer
a hybrid work schedule to balance in-office time with work from
home time! We have a fun and casual work environment (jeans &
casual tops every day) characterized by teamwork, hard work and
collaboration! We are based in the Schaumburg Corporate Center, at
the corner of Higgins Rd & Meacham Rd. Our comfortable corporate
office environment offers many amenities including an on-site
fitness center, convenience center, deli-style restaurant, dry
cleaners, hair salon, and covered parking. We also host a variety
of celebratory activities throughout the year! You should
definitely check us out at and for additional company information!
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Creates and updates the electronic approval master
- Serves as a change agent
- Troubleshoots new pricing requests to determine systematic
approach
- Develops controlled document process to ensure updated training
manual
- Coordinates with Pricing Administrator Supervisor to:
- Coordinates annual pricing programs and master pricing for all
divisions
- Coordinates verification of pricing committee approval
- Verifies and schedules pricing entry via effective dates into
SAP
- Coordinates price proofing for total quality management
- Communicates with master pricing and programs to customer
service
- Maintains advanced pricing module for new customers
- Addresses and resolves inquiries surrounding pricing and
billing
- Maintains documentation surrounding approvals and denials
- Coordinate involvement and input throughout the organization to
ensure team environment.
- Determine operational requirements for execution of requests
and utilizes team approach to achieve results
- Develops and presents training sessions with appropriate
materials and SOPs to secure continuity in implementation and
accuracy
- Collaborates with Pricing Administrator Supervisor to
communicate and, when required, trains customer service on new
pricing programs IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
- Bachelor's degree required or minimum of 1-4 years of
experience in pricing administration and contracts
administration
- Strong SAP knowledge required along with Microsoft Office,
Excel, and PowerPoint
- Exceptional pro-customer approach
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Assertive, pro-active service attitude
- Strong analytical ability
- Commitment to quality management At Central Garden & Pet
(NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our
lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy
and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people
across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K.,
Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom
bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are
united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet
industries one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit
our website at to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer,
and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected
by law.
Keywords: Central Garden & Pet, Schaumburg , Pricing Specialist, Other , Schaumburg, Illinois
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