Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Pricing Operations Intern

Full-time (Summer) 40 Hours, Monday-Friday

Major Responsibilities:

• Participate in a project using PROS Pricing Software to evaluate pricing guidance analysis, maintain Market Competitive cross reference data, and improve reporting to support pricing analysis
• Support Sales management in modeling revenue and/or margin opportunities. 
• Create, maintain, and analyze competitive intelligence data.
• Support efforts to streamline monthly price change activity
• Create and analyze ad hoc report requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Understand and demonstrate Essendant’s Core Values.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Strong analytical, systems thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of data analytics and business intelligence applications
• Strong data science understanding
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of PowerBI, Excel, and SQL. Knowledge of Python a plus.
• Ability to bring data analyses to successful completion in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources
• Ability to self-govern and manage time well independently, given the remote work

Education and Experience 

• Entering junior or senior year in Fall 2024 in information technology, data science, or statistics

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.