What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Insights Manager position at Focus?
Pricing & Contracts
- Serve as the primary authority for all questions related to pricing and products.
- Analyze input-cost data and recommend quarterly surcharge rates and potential base price adjustments.
- Provide strategies to manage pricing for individual customers within SAP capabilities.
- Manage customer-specific pricing agreements, including quarterly adjustments and compliance reviews.
- Ensure pricing aligns with all contract terms and company standards.
- Review product offerings and develop pricing strategies, including price points, quantity breaks, and scenario modeling.
- Identify and evaluate new product opportunities that enhance company offerings and profit margins.
- Support cross-functional teams in product and pricing strategy initiatives.
- Bachelor's Degree required (Engineering, Marketing, Business, or Operations). '
- Minimum 4 years overall business experience, including Marketing/Product Management or Manufacturing Operational/Analytical experience.
- Experience with a metal fabrication company preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP or similar ERP database experience preferred. Strong Excel skills required.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts in a concise, understandable way to diverse audiences.
- Developed financial literacy and strong business acumen.
- Ability to work independently and proactively toward corporate or department goals.
- Ability to lead through influence in nontraditional organizational structures.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to customers, vendors, and operational facilities.