Strategic Business Analyst

PURPOSE The Strategic Pricing Analyst will serve as a vital part of the organization in supporting strategic initiatives as well as work on ad-hoc pricing related projects. This entry-level position will assist with analytics that measure product profitability and support the development of pricing strategies and plans. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Responsible for pricing analysis, validation, data cleansing, collection and reporting Retrieve and analyze information / data, including manual files, external websites and statistical metrics from various sources that support senior management decisions Respond to informational / data inquiries from various groups within the organization Analyze and validate sales quotations for accuracy and profitability Perform margin and pricing analysis to support business initiatives Liaison between SMC US and SMC JP for competitive pricing situations Document reporting requirements, operational processes and validate data components is required Create and publish regularly scheduled and/or ad hoc reports as needed PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT Position requires extensive work using a computer Maintain seated posture for 8 or more hours per day May require evening and weekend work in response to the needs of the systems being supported MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Economics or related analytical field Strong attention to detail and interest in accuracy Strong organization skills, ability to multi-task Strong communication skills Strong analytical skills Must be proficient in MS Excel (including Pivot Tables, Macros and formulas).