Pricing Analyst

Kelly Services is looking for PRICING ANALYST in Arden Hills, MN.

PAY: $35-45/hr

HOURS: 8am-5pm M-F

***OPPORTUNITY FOR HIRE ON***

Position is responsible for implementing key Pricing and Formulation strategies.

+ Gross Margin Management through aggressive pricing margin management, working with marketing to improve product mix, coordination of raw material cost changes with Purchasing and Risk Management functions, management of discount structures and optimizing distribution costs.

+ Optimization of product selling prices through improved marketplace linkage with Region Sales Directors and Marketing Directors.

+ Leverage formulation capabilities.

+ Implement pricing strategies and execute in accordance to direction set by Sr. Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Effective communication with internal and external customers

+ Intermediate knowledge of sales, marketing, manufacturing, formulation and purchasing.

+ Project Management skills

+ Requires strong financial analysis skills

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

+ Communication: Verbal, nonverbal, written

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong organization and interpersonal skills

+ PC - Email, word processing and spreadsheet intermediate to advanced skills

+ Effective presentation skills

EDUCATION:

+ Position requires 8-10 years' experience in Feed or related business or pricing.

+ Background in Pricing, Formulation, Purchasing, Manufacturing and/or Sales.

+ B. S. Degree in Economics, Finance or Agriculture Business

+ Financial analysis skills

INTERESTED: Please email resume to OR call to discuss more.

**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

**Why Kelly** **??** **?**

As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

**About Kelly** **??**

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.