Pricing Specialist in Rotterdam

For our client Caldic we are looking for a Pricing Specialist. As Pricing Specialist you will play an important role in the PricingTeam of Caldic Europe, reporting to the Pricing Leader and working together with the Pricing team on implementation and management of central pricing initiatives in 11 European organizations across 15 countries. 

The pricing Specialist will be responsible for tracking, analysis and optimization of new and existing pricing processes in the local commercial organizations to ensure continuous improvement of pricing strategy and overall profitability. 

The Pricing Specialist will report to the Pricing Leader Europe.

The main responsibilities:

• Drive implementation and adoption of Target Pricing project in local commercial organizations to maximize profitability across all customer segments and products
• Proactive communication with local teams abroad to understand individual needs and align them with the pricing framework
• Share and interpret monthly KPI reports to MD’s and management and keep tab on progress of action plans. 
• Drive pricing analyses, determine implications for the business, present findings and recommendations to local and central management. 
• Create, maintain and adapt supporting pricing analyses tools to facilitate pricing framework validation in local commercial organizations 
• Support local organizations in change management and optimization of Target Pricing structure.
• Train and provide guidance to local sales teams in existing and new pricing processes to ensure successful adoption of pricing tools, i.e. Pricing Engine, CRM Quotation Tool, ERP related processes. 
• Perform ad-hoc analyses for acute business needs linked to pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, marketing, business administration, industrial engineering or equivalent
• Experience in pricing and management with a proven track record of positive results
• Demonstrated ability to convert pricing theory and strategy into strong business plans
• Demonstrated ability to understand and influence field and sales organizations
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Basic understanding in statistics, customer research and other pricing techniques

Company information

Caldic is engaged in the production and distribution of chemicals and food ingredients and in technical business. Since the foundation in 1970, Caldic has expanded to a global acting company with about 1100 employees. At the moment Caldic is represented in 18 countries with more than 40 locations in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. We are a customer-centric organization focused on delivering high quality and cost effective solutions.  Adding value to the business of our customers and suppliers by innovation is our core value. Our ambition is to be a trustworthy partner for supplier and customer, to safeguard their business while offering an honest and innovative partnership that brings the best to both worlds.

Offer

A great opportunity for a professional who is interested in a career within an entrepreneurial and professional organization that offers long-term career opportunities. It’s a job that will offer you a lot of freedom, but also a large responsibility and a number of challenges. A challenging position within a dynamic international organization. Salary up to 70k on yearly basis.