Pricing Specialist at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Tire Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Commercial, AviationIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or related field
3 or more years of experience in Sales, Business Support, Operations or related functions in consumer goods organization
1 or more years of experience with B2B and B2C Pricing
Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g.: XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas, etc.)
Experience working in a fast-changing environment that requires critical thinking, results-oriented decision making and a commitment to excellence
Experience with cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

Review and complete incoming price setting requests, deals and rebates for all North America Product Business Units (Consumer, Commercial, Aviation, Race, and Mickey Thompson)
Partner with Sales Enablement/Category and Sales Teams throughout the price setting and rebate process to execute Pricing Waterfall elements and support deal negotiations
Support customer-specific rebate creation and execution
Leverage data and business insights to guide informed pricing decisions and drive margin optimization
Assess and execute Price Waterfall elements using Vendavo Pricing System (Price Manager Module) to maintain B2B and B2C pricing (MAP, eCommerce)
Execute the MAP policy, monitoring, and execution process for MAP enforcement
Provide effective daily operations for the Sales and Sales Enablement/Category Teams
Provide timely and proficient guidance to internal clients on deal and rebate management
Serve as Business Process Expert for pricing execution and systems
Assist Sales and Billing teams with Level 1/Level 2 support for customer-facing pricing and billing issues
Collaborate with the Akron Pricing COE, Sales and Sales Enablement/Category Teams during deal negotiations to ensure timely and accurate execution
Partner with the PBUs to identify new opportunities
Monitor business rules (e.g., Discount Guidelines, Approval Flow) and alert teams when rules are not followed
Maintain pricing processes that conform to key Business Controls and SOX Compliance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Vendavo Pricing SystemPrice Manager ModuleDeal Manager ModulePricing WaterfallMAP PolicyRebate ManagementPricing StrategyData AnalysisProblem-SolvingBusiness Process

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Pricing Specialist role?

A Bachelor's degree in business or related field is required, along with 3 or more years of experience in Sales, Business Support, Operations or related functions in a consumer goods organization, and 1 or more years of experience with B2B and B2C Pricing.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Strong English communication skills (written and verbal), intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas), and experience working in a fast-changing environment are required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Pricing Specialist position?

The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, experience with Vendavo Pricing System, and the ability to leverage data for pricing decisions, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment.