<p><strong>Analyst, Contracts and Pricing</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> W2 Contract, 43 Weeks </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Kalamazoo, MI Onsite</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Analyst, Contracts and Pricing</strong> to join our team. This individual contributor role focuses on supporting pricing strategies and contract performance management. You will work independently with minimal supervision, applying professional judgment and expertise to deliver accurate and timely results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in evaluating and implementing pricing strategies and models based on current business and market dynamics.</li><li>Conduct research and perform competitive pricing analysis.</li><li>Monitor the competitive environment to ensure practices align with company standards and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Finance teams to position product portfolios and establish pricing programs aligned with revenue recognition requirements.</li><li>Analyze opportunities to monetize products and create upsell strategies as offerings evolve in the marketplace.</li><li>Project the impact of pricing changes, promotions, and rebate programs on revenue.</li><li>Maintain and administer pricing databases; coordinate implementation of pricing proposals across the organization.</li><li>Support the Contract Performance Management Team with tasks such as processing rebates, entering new agreements, and assisting with customer conversion data from Oracle to SAP.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a data-driven and strategic <strong>Sr. Pricing Analyst</strong>. This role is integral to optimizing pricing strategies across the product portfolio to drive profitability, competitiveness, and customer value. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical abilities with market awareness to support pricing decisions that promote growth and operational efficiency. For further inquiries, please contact Katie Ruger today at 616-600-8734!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze pricing and operational data, market trends, and customer insights to develop pricing models and recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales, R& D, and Operations teams to ensure pricing strategies are aligned with overall business objectives.</li><li>Monitor and assess the effectiveness of pricing strategies through annual price reviews and updates, making adjustments based on customer feedback and internal KPIs.</li><li>Conduct margin analysis, including price, mix, volume, and cost-to-serve evaluations to inform pricing decisions and collaborate cross-functionally to support recommendations.</li><li>Perform ROI and scenario analyses for investments related to sales and customer initiatives.</li><li>Develop and maintain pricing tools, dashboards, and reports for internal stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, particularly related to inventory management, by providing actionable reporting and analysis.</li><li>Support new product launches through pricing and scenario planning, including implementing rebate and penalty structures based on a thorough understanding of organizational overhead.</li><li>Deliver insights on customer segmentation and price elasticity to inform profit optimization strategies.</li><li>Perform month-end close activities as needed.</li><li>Support interim and year-end audit activities related to product costing.</li><li>Undertake additional analysis and tasks as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to join our team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This role involves overseeing the organization's technology infrastructure, ensuring systems run smoothly, and implementing innovative solutions to meet business needs. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to managing IT resources and projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize system performance and security.<br>• Manage and maintain hardware, software, and network systems to ensure seamless operations.<br>• Lead IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations.<br>• Establish and oversee data security protocols, backup solutions, and disaster recovery plans.<br>• Monitor and analyze system performance, addressing any issues or inefficiencies in a timely manner.<br>• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts for services and products.<br>• Provide technical support and training to staff, ensuring they can effectively utilize IT resources.<br>• Research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance organizational capabilities.
