Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity:

The Sr. Pricing/Cost Analyst provides commercial analytics to support decision making for large accounts of the Corrugated Division, including bids and contract renewals. The scope of this position also involves ad hoc analysis and communications associated with cost savings, profit improvement, and new product proposals. 

 

 How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Manage bid packages for large customers that come to us in the form of a Request for Quote (RFQ).Partner with the Sales Leadership to provide a full array of analytical support for data requests and Request for Quotations (RFQ's).Analyze, compare, and evaluate impact to sales, costs, and profits from different designs and/or commercial termsEstablish an effective working relationship with the sales leaders, key division, regional, plant, and corporate personnel.Communicate project progress and analysis results to internal & external customers.

 

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree required.3 to 5 years’ experience in Price / Cost / data processing analysis preferredPrior experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.This individual must have the ability to manage multiple large projects. It is not unusual for an Analyst to manage 4 to 8 bids / projects at the same time.Strong analytical mindset and ability required.Must be self-directed, self-motivated, and self-starter. Strong written and verbal communication skills, combined with ability to communicate at all levels.MS Office proficiency with Advanced Excel skills requiredExperience working with big data files, with the ability to summarize for a meaningful business discussion is a plus.

 

 What we offer: 

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.