Position summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain accurate pricing for all The Granite Group’s product lines and to ensure the product catalog is consistent with current vendor product information. Helping to maintain and approve customer pricing once reviewed for market relevancy is part of the role as well. This person would act as a liaison between many departments and branches, answering all questions pertaining to costing, pricing, and data integrity. The individual in this role will help identify and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies in a timely manner to limit exposure of pricing inaccuracies.

This is a fast-paced role that requires exceptional organizational skills. The individual in this role will constantly be juggling many tasks at once and must be able to prioritize work as it arrives while staying focused on the big picture. A Pricing Specialist must not be afraid to speak up, ask questions to confirm and grow understanding, and connect with other team members to enhance his/her skill set. Thriving under pressure is an asset in this environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Update prices in epaCUBE / CSD as vendor pricing data arrives.
2. Manipulate/mine vendor pricing data in Excel to streamline price change process and to promote pricing efficiency.
3. Maintain all elements of the price change workbook in a clean, consistent manner.
4. Manage price change schedule as necessary to complement the arrival of vendor information.
5. Safeguard profitability by analyzing net costing changes as pricing programs or individual prices change.
6. Classify and adjust customer business types and price levels to ensure pricing accuracy.
7. Research vendor invoice discrepancies and determine root cause. Based on the findings, either correct errors in the system or work with Purchasing to adjust.
8. Review and approve customer specific price requests and enter them into CSD.
9. Manage, organize, and reply to inquiries sent to the pricing mailbox in a timely manner.
10. Work with the Director of Pricing to establish process standards thereby creating a synergistic relationship with the Pricing Specialist.
11. Act as a contact for the branch system when questions arise regarding pricing.
12. Cross train as necessary in other departments as a means for providing backup during peak periods.
13. Ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, or Finance
• Experience in a highly detailed spreadsheet-focused role
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High EQ and aptitude for business intelligence
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel
• Solid mathematical and analytical background
• Perform accurate, detailed fast data entry and proof one’s own work
• Communication and presentation skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are a must
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience in the plumbing, heating, and HVAC industry is preferred, but not required.

Join a community of great people and learn from their exemplary service, high integrity, entrepreneurial style and professionalism. We are a company with unwavering values, deep history and a powerful drive to support our team and serve our customers.

We are a family and community first company, and our benefits and opportunities prove it! As a full-time team member, you will have access to health benefits for yourself and your family, wellness discounts, team member assistance programs, team member discounts, 401k with a company match, financial protection (HSA, FSA, life insurance, etc.), earned paid time off totaling 15 days per year and paid company holidays. Community involvement opportunities such as TGG Cares and more!

Work environment: General office environment