What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing Specialist - Part Time - Kent, WA position at Columbia Distributing?
Pricing Specialist - Part Time
#24-1234 | Posted 12/18/2024
Kent, Washington, United States
Working Locations
Kent, Washington, United States
Pay Range
$24 - $25 per hour
Job Details
Summary
Pricing Specialists accurately maintain and monitor supplier pricing calendars, including inputting and adjusting pricing structures based on management and supplier agreements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Gather, organize and prepare data entries; cost of and sell price to the trade into the system including research of cost discrepancies and analyze costs components
- Communicate and deliver approved pricing to respective departments for pricing submittal to retail and graphics for price catalogs
- Track Freight on Board (FOB), front line and post off pricing changes; notify purchasers, chain and sales departments
- Maintain and create new product files including paperwork preparation
- Review invoice pricing variances and month end depletion bill backs to suppliers
- Work with Pricing Analyst to find unprofitable products/programs and recommend solutions
- Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with through your job
Key Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong analytical skills for managing pricing data
- Basic math skills
- Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- VIP and Cognos experience
- Effective organizational and time management skills
People Management
None
Work Environment
Work indoors in a sedentary office setting
Physical Demands
- Lift/carry up to 20 lbs.
- Sitting for entire shift
Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position. Days/hours of work vary. The location can be based out of either Kent or Wilsonville offices.
Travel
Local travel only
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
Preferred Education and Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of pricing and/or accounting experience.
Compensation
- Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
- Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
- Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].
Classification: Non-exempt
Reports to: Pricing Manager
Benefits
Paid Vacation and Sick Days Holiday Pay Competitive Health Insurance Plans 401(k) with company matching Short-Term Disability and More Benefits may not be available for positions covered under active CBA, seasonal, or part-time.
AAP/EEO Statement
Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at (425)251-9300 or email recruiting@coldist.com if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.
Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $24 - $25
