Analyst - Pricing Processes and Programs - Ns

CKF Inc. has five manufacturing facilities located across Canada, and one in the USA with a total workforce in excess of 800 employees. Our operations produce foam, plastic and molded pulp products including disposable tableware, egg cartons, four-cup carriers, display containers, and a wide variety of other products for the food service industry.

We have an opportunity available at our Hantsport, NS location for an Analyst - Pricing Processes and Programs, reporting to the Manager of Pricing Process and Programs.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Maintenance and review of all prices and programs for all customers (domestic & international) for all product lines produced at our 5 production facilities
- Review and analyze all incoming price requests for accuracy, completeness, market impact and contribution margin (modify and enter requests as needed)
- Daily communication (verbal, written and/or teams) with company executives (Pricing Committee) and multiple internal departments
- Maintain master files for all contract files and historical price data
- Review customer contract and supply agreements as part of contract team
- Work with external accounting firm to review tax implications of international sales opportunities
- Assist with Trade spend audits, and investigation of invalid customer deductions
- Update pricing in an ERP system ; generate & distribute PDF pricing files
- Liaise with internal departments - Customer Care, Sales, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Logistics/Supply Chain, Finance, Plant Managers, Trade Spend and occasionally external customers
- Ad hoc contribution margin reporting and analysis (numerical and related data analysis)
- Maintain an expert level knowledge of all pricing and programs, customer contracts, market price levels, impact of any related changes on existing business
- Strategic projects and analysis, as required within the pricing team and with other departmental teams

**Qualifications**:

- Post secondary education - Business/Accounting or Finance
- Have an understanding of sales, logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing environment is an asset
- Must have the ability to work independently and as part of multiple teams
- Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Advanced level Excel skills (v-look up, pivot tables), previous experience with an ERP system is an asset
- Highly efficient and organized, with an exceptional memory
- Must be extremely detailed and have excellent analytical skills
- Advanced level problem-solving skills
- flexibility to change tasks quickly, proven ability to multi-task

**Critical Competencies**:

- High Energy
- Proactivity
- Efficiency
- Organization and Planning
- Analytical & Problem-Solving skills
- Communication skills
- Honesty/integrity
- People Skills
- Intelligence
- Attention to details
- CKF Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. _
- We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially._

**An Equal Opportunity Employer**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Salary expectations?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (preferred)
- Sales, logistics, supply chain: 3 years (preferred)