Strategic Pricing Analyst

The Strategic Pricing Analyst will work cross-functionally with members of the Sales, Commercialization, Supply Chain and Sales Operations Teams to develop, create, and prepare pricing analysis. Based in our Summerville, SC office, reporting to the Director of Strategic Pricing, this role will primarily support the Direct Container program, taking ownership of the day-to-day pricing data, quote preparation, and quality control work that keeps our pricing accurate and current. Ultimately, this position is responsible for maintaining reliable cost data, helping build models and landed cost comparisons, and ensuring pricing proposals are market competitive while meeting the necessary margin targets. This position will work across other functional teams with a continuous improvement mindset to identify and deliver the most accurate cost, market dynamics and pricing updates to the organization.

We are targeting candidates within a commutable distance (a day trip) to the Exton, PA office or candidates who can work a hybrid schedule (Monday through Wednesday in-office) at our Summerville, SC location.

How you'll make an impact in this role:

Strategic Pricing & Commercial Analysis

• Develop pricing recommendations that support profitable growth while maintaining market competitiveness.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Sourcing teams to evaluate customer opportunities, bids, and strategic initiatives.
• Build pricing, landed cost, and profitability models that incorporate product cost, freight, tariffs, program investments, and other cost factors.
• Support contract renewals, price increase initiatives through data-driven analysis and recommendations

Customer Bids, RFPs & Quote Support

• Support customer RFPs, strategic bids, and pricing initiatives by developing financial analyses and pricing recommendations.
• Prepare customer-facing pricing proposals and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to evaluate opportunities and recommend pricing strategies that align with company profitability objectives.

Pricing Data, Systems & Process Management

• Maintain pricing, cost, freight, tariff, and market intelligence databases to ensure accurate and timely pricing analyses.
• Validate manufacturing costs, freight rates, and tariff information to ensure pricing assumptions remain current.
• Consolidate, cleanse, and reconcile data from ERP systems, supplier quotations, freight providers, and customer sales reports.
• Support the development and enhancement of pricing tools, templates, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
• Document pricing methodologies, assumptions, and processes to improve consistency, transparency, and scalability.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Produce recurring reporting related to pricing activity, margins, profitability, and market trends.
• Develop dashboards and analytical tools that provide visibility into pricing performance and business opportunities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on margin expansion, cost transparency, and pricing excellence.
• Play a key role in the continuous improvement and execution of ACR's pricing, quoting, and RFP processes.

Requirements

What you'll need to be successful in this role:

• 1-2 years’ proven working experience in a supply chain, distribution, or manufacturing organization.
• Detail-oriented and able to simplify complex information into clear, organized communication.
• Strong analytical, financial, and data acumen with the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Willingness to learn, take on challenges and develop and apply problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaborative interpersonal skills, including presenting data to various functional groups and leadership.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required (pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis/manipulation) – Power BI and AI tools experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with import costs (FOB, duty, tariffs, ocean freight, and domestic trucking) is a plus.
• Comfortable owning recurring, detail-heavy data maintenance and checking work for accuracy before it goes out.
• Proven capability of handling multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing demands.

Pre-hire Requirements:

Employment offers are contingent upon a successful Criminal Background Check.