Sr. Anlst, Pricing & Est

Smurfit Westrock

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field
  • Experience in estimating, pricing, costing, commercial finance, or analytics
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex formulas, Power Query, and VBA/macros
  • Experience in building analytical tools, reports, or dashboards
  • Strong problem-solving skills with intellectual curiosity
  • Ability to learn new technologies and apply them to real business needs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Build and improve pricing and costing models for enhanced speed and accuracy.
  • Deliver accurate pricing and operational reports on schedule.
  • Support bid processes, contract renewals, and profitability reviews with actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams for effective pricing decisions.
  • Analyze cost drivers and profitability trends to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Translate complex data into clear recommendations for various audiences.
  • Champion process improvements through automation and analytics tools.

Benefits

  • Culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Growth opportunities to build analytical and technical skills
  • Role with direct impact on pricing governance and business growth
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID
ATR65264

Posting Job Title
Sr. Anlst, Pricing & Est

Locations
GA Atlanta Headquarters

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
04-Aug-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

The Sr. Pricing / Costing Analyst leads advanced commercial and cost analytics that guide pricing decisions for complex customer accounts and support margin protection, bid quality, and customer profitability. This role supports bids, contract renewals, profitability reviews, and day-to-day pricing operations by building scalable tools, improving reporting, and helping the team work more efficiently through practical use of technology. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with technical curiosity, continuous improvement thinking, and a passion for leveraging automation, self-service analytics, AI-enabled tools, and data-driven approaches to improve team effectiveness and business results.

How you will impact the business:
  • Build, maintain, and improve pricing and costing models that increase pricing speed, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Maintain, enhance, and deliver recurring pricing and operational reports on established schedules, ensuring business stakeholders receive accurate and timely information for decision-making.
  • Support bids, contract renewals, profitability reviews, and other commercial initiatives through thoughtful analysis and actionable recommendations.
  • Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams to support pricing decisions and resolve business challenges.
  • Analyze cost drivers, pricing structures, and profitability trends to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, self-service analytics, AI-enabled tools, and practical technology solutions.
  • Help expand the use of QlikCloud, Alteryx, Power Platform, Excel automation, and other approved tools to reduce manual work and improve decision-making.
  • Develop repeatable reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility and responsiveness across the business.
  • Manage contractual price increase and decrease movements with accuracy, consistency, and clear audit support.
  • Act as a champion of continuous improvement by challenging inefficient processes and proposing better ways of working.


What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
  • Experience in estimating, pricing, costing, commercial finance, analytics, or a related business function
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex formulas, Power Query, and VBA/macros
  • Experience building analytical tools, reports, models, or dashboards that support business decision making
  • Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
  • Ability to learn new technologies and apply them to real business needs
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and follow through on priorities


Preferred experience:
  • Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or a related industry
  • Understanding of print estimating, packaging design, or print production processes
  • Experience working with large datasets and validating data quality
  • Working knowledge of QlikCloud, Alteryx, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar analytics and automation tools
  • Experience building automated workflows, self-service reporting, or repeatable controls that improve accuracy and reduce cycle time
  • Interest in AI and emerging technologies with a practical focus on business applications
  • Ability to explain data clearly through visuals, summaries, and practical recommendations


What we offer:
  • A culture focused on integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Opportunities to build advanced analytical and technical skills
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and performance
  • A role with direct impact on pricing governance, profitability, margin protection, and business growth


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