The RoleFrom supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you'll do work that matters-and own it all.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Business hours, Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL or Lexington, OH
What You'll DoExecution of Pricing Initiatives- Partner with commercial leaders and functional teams to support pricing actions that optimize price and margin across products, customers, and segments.
- Monitor vendor price changes and commodity cost fluctuations; support timely price adjustments to mitigate margin erosion.
- Support margin management efforts in partnership with Sales, creating visibility and constructive tension around price and profitability.
Establishing Foundational Pricing Discipline- Help assess current pricing processes, tools, and data; identify execution gaps and support improvements.
- Help implement practical, repeatable pricing processes that are clearly understood and consistently applied by the commercial team.
- Support the development and documentation of pricing standards, approval paths, and escalation guidelines.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Decision Support- Support cross-functional discussions with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Operations related to pricing decisions and trade-offs.
- Serve as an analytical partner to Sales and commercial leaders by providing data-backed insights on pricing and margin impact.
- Prepare analyses and business cases that support pricing recommendations and facilitate alignment among stakeholders.
Pricing Performance & Analytics- Develop and maintain pricing analytics, dashboards, and metrics to track price realization, margin trends, and initiative effectiveness.
- Analyze pricing performance across customer segments, products, pricing types, and margin mix, highlighting opportunities and risks.
- Regularly report pricing insights and results to leadership and cross-functional partners.
Continuous Improvement & Capability Building- Support the ongoing evolution of pricing capabilities, starting with execution discipline and advancing over time.
- Partner with Marketing and Product teams to ensure pricing actions align with portfolio positioning and go-to-market priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve pricing execution through better tools, data, or automation, with an emphasis on usability and adoption.
What You'll BringEssential Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar field
- 5+ years of experience in pricing, commercial analytics, finance, or a related commercial role within manufacturing, industrial, or B2B environments.
- 3+ years of experience in the packaging industry related to film extrusion and/or converting
- Demonstrated ability to translate pricing strategy or direction into actionable recommendations and execution.
- Experience working in environments impacted by commodity costs, index-based pricing, or input volatility.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Compensation & Benefits Total Rewards:- Employee Ownership - Become a company owner day 1!
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
- Holiday Pay
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) with company match
- Performance-based bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities across 18+ facilities
Ready to Own Your Future?Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.
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