PRICING ANALYST

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for creating pricing for new items and reviewing prices and costs for existing items and customers. This position is also responsible for communicating with the Sales Team, Procurement, and Product Development on the drivers of changing costs and pricing, and supporting insights on the impact of changing costs on product margins.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executes daily activities required to achieve financial objectives through effective pricing of McCormick’s flavor products.
• Respond to pricing and quote requests in a timely manner
• Consults with Account Managers, Commercialization teams, Procurement, Operations Finance, and Product Development regarding price requests
• Develops product/portfolio cost and pricing assumptions in accordance with Finance procedures.
• Prepares periodic customer portfolio reviews by analyzing the following information: raw material costs, commodity cost drivers, conversion costs, packaging materials, volume changes, and plant locations
• Supports business unit efforts to optimize costs
• Other ad hoc financial analysis and requests as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Minimum of 7+ years of Accounting or Financial analysis.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the capabilities of transaction & reporting systems.
• Understands available reporting, drill down capabilities, and able to organize data in a way that adds value to analysis.
• Understands P&L analysis (revenue through gross profit) and management
• Strong proficiency in Excel including tables, pivot tables, and formulas such as index/match, as well as basic proficiency in Word and Power Point.
• Quick learner, open-minded, flexible, with the ability to communicate effectively with others
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Self-management of own workload – capability to plan work and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Self-starter and proactive in initiating action steps.
• Strong English communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to work standard U.S. business hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SAP and Power BI
• Experience in manufacturing environment or other supply chain/costing area.
• Experience participating on projects supporting Finance initiatives within the business.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.