PRICING COORDINATOR

Description

Job Summary

The pricing Coordinator will have a wide range of responsibilities related to establishing, maintaining and providing information as it relates to customer pricing. This individual will support field activities around contracts and pricing initiatives, provide analytical support to pricing/consignment functions and participate in the development of forward-looking models for product and portfolio discounting decisions for KLS Martin LP. These activities will be performed through detailed analyses of historical sales and pricing trends, pricing proposal review/preparation, contract administration support and customer pricing activities. This position requires an individual that possesses strong analytical skills, has an in-depth understanding of SAP and is comfortable working across multiple functional area and all levels of the organization. The individual will be responsible for price list preparation and delivery, organization and maintenance of all levels of pricing and adhering to time schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness with pricing requests.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Able to effectively communicate through both written and oral means.
• Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely, effective manner. In doing so, pays attention to detail, gathers and analyzes information appropriately, develops alternative solutions. Is not afraid to reach out to others for input and values their experiences and thoughts.
• Updates and maintains the Pricing and Consignments data base with customer pricing history and current pricing guidelines.
• On a monthly basis communicates customer pricing discounts set to expire with appropriate field personnel. Conducts appropriate follow-up and updates account pricing per guidance provided.
• Obtain a thorough working knowledge of KLS Martin LP SAP business software.
• Responsible for managing customer pricing in SAP. This includes:
  • Entering, updating and removing customer ZNET, ZNT1 and ZDSC pricing
  • Coordinate the set-up of new customer pricing
  • Connect/disconnect customers to/from price groups
  • Manage customer GPO contracts and/or price group connections
  • Maintain customer GPO profile information
  • Coordinates the removal of ZNET pricing for one-time pricing exceptions
  • Investigate and respond to price discrepancies on invoices, orders, quotes and bills
• Adheres to KLS Martin LP corporate Quality Policy, Safety Program and the KLS Martin LP Code of Ethics.
• Participate as an integral member of the team to problem solve unique situations.
• Provides margin analysis and sales impact on contracting decisions and customer price changes, including individual hospitals, IDNs and GPO agreements.
• Develops and maintain excellent working relationships with Sales, Sales Management and internal personnel to effectively complete assigned responsibilities.
• Upon request, provides customer specific pricing on control sheets for Consignments and SSD.
• Creates customer specific price lists and bid/pricing proposals (consignment based, select product lines and master lists). At times this might require multiple iterations and/or multiple proposal scenarios.
• When necessary, obtain Regional Director and/or Product Manager approval for product discount levels.
• Effectively/efficiently manages projects associated with area of responsibility through time management skills and the ability to prioritize work responsibilities.
• Adheres to KLS Martin LP corporate Quality Policy, Safety Program and the KLS Martin LP Code of Ethics.
• Helps facilitate in the collection and/or assessment of competitive pricing information provided by field sales force and third-party sources.
• Manages all elements of annual list price updates. Coordinates with Product Management and the Owners for timely implementation of changes and customer notification of impacts. Tracks historical list price changes.
• In rotation for Reception coverage.

Qualifications

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (or working towards achieving)
• Medical device and/or healthcare industry contracting experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Responsive, confident problem solver.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships to effectively work with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to follow through on issues, make informed decisions that comply with policies and procedures, complete tasks and problem-solve.
• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Has excellent organizational skills.
• Possess intermediate to advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and SAP.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Skill Requirements

• Typing/computer keyboard
• Utilize computer software (specified above)
• Retrieve and compile information
• Maintain records/logs
• Verify data and information
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks
• Operate office equipment
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Research, analyze and interpret information
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods
• Extended periods viewing computer screen
• Walking
• Reading
• Speaking
• Hear/Listen
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Writing

Hazards

• Normal office environment