What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Pricing Analyst position at Smurfit Westrock?
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The Sr. Pricing/Cost Analyst provides commercial analytics to support data-driven decision-making for large accounts within the Corrugated Division, including bids and contract renewals. This role also performs ad hoc analysis and prepares clear communications related to cost savings, profit improvement, and new product proposals.
How You Will Impact WestRock
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The Sr. Pricing/Cost Analyst provides commercial analytics to support data-driven decision-making for large accounts within the Corrugated Division, including bids and contract renewals. This role also performs ad hoc analysis and prepares clear communications related to cost savings, profit improvement, and new product proposals.
How You Will Impact WestRock
- Manage bid packages for large national account customers, including Requests for Quote (RFQs).
- Partner with national account sales and business unit leadership to provide analytical support for data requests and RFQs.
- Analyze, compare, and evaluate the impact to sales, costs, and profitability across alternative designs and commercial terms.
- Build strong working relationships with Corporate Sales and key division, regional, plant, and corporate stakeholders.
- Communicate project progress and analytical findings to internal and external customers.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3–5 years of experience in pricing analytics, cost analytics, and/or commercial finance analytics preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing and/or distribution preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple large projects concurrently; analysts may manage multiple projects at a time.
- Advanced analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative), including the ability to interpret trends, identify drivers, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Self-directed, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas; macros a plus).
- Demonstrated experience building analytical models (e.g., pricing waterfalls, margin/volume scenarios, sensitivity analysis) to support commercial decisions.
- Strong data storytelling skills—able to present findings with clear visuals and a concise narrative for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working with large datasets, validating data quality, and summarizing results for business discussions is a plus.
- A corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- A competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.