Pricing Manager – Trade Programs – Essity247155

Pricing Manager – Trade Programs – Essity247155

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pricing Manager – Trade Programs

About the Role
Essity North America is looking for and experienced Pricing Manager for our Trade Program. You will be responsible for the review, analysis, and recommendation process for existing and new programs, partnering closely with Sales in a cross-functional environment. You will oversee and coordinate the teams tasks covering contracts, payment processes, reporting and analysis, audits, system implementation, and process improvements. You will be part of the global harmonization and standardization processes and actively contribute to developing and implementing the BU Trade Programs strategy to support BU commercial success.

The ideal candidate should/could live in Philadelphia, PA or Appleton, WI.

What You Will Do
Act as a Business Partner and Key Contact for the Professional Hygiene North America Leadership Team, Sales Directors, and Sales Managers to maximize returns on customer incentive programs.
Lead and manage a team of analysts, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
Lead and coordinate the annual program process, including setting guidelines, scenario analysis, evaluation of potential payouts, program recommendations, and the approval process.
Oversee contract execution and administration, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory policies.
Act as the “voice of reason” and constructively challenge Sales Leadership to ensure that solid decisions are made in the best interest of the company.
Drive initiatives to create a harmonized and global Trade Programs structure and process.
Exercise governance over the accrual process, timeline, and risk assessment.
Oversee and coordinate the rebate management system implementation and process improvements.
Drive the development of enhanced reporting to track program and promotion activities.
Promote the use of advanced analytics to support data-driven decisions with greater business impact.
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Who You Are
A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Extensive experience in trade programs, sales operations, or a related field.
Experience in contract management and compliance.
Minimum 5 years in financial and/or business analysis and reporting.
Proven leadership skills and the ability to develop team members; experience in leading a team is preferred.
Strong communicator with the ability to interact effectively with leaders at all levels.
Executional excellence and a drive for business results.
Experience in cross-functional and global matrix organizations
Strong analytical skills to drive improvements.
Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL and Power BI is an advantage.

What We Can Offer You 
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. 

Compensation and Benefits:  
Competitive annual salary annual incentive bonus benefits 

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits: 
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance 
Wellness program provided through Rally  
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution 
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance 
Employee Assistance Program 
PTO offering with Paid Holidays 
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance 
Employee discounts program 
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.  

Additional Infor ation
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.