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Robert Half Cost and Pricing Analyst in Gardena, California
Description We are looking for an experienced Cost and Pricing Analyst to join our team in Gardena, California. In this Contract to permanent role, you will play a key part in developing and managing cost models, pricing strategies, and financial analyses to support business operations and decision-making. This position requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to adapt to geopolitical and market shifts while maintaining profitability.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and calculate landed costs by incorporating freight, duties, minimum order quantities, and packaging expenses.
• Compare factory pricing across multiple suppliers to identify cost-effective options and evaluate production shifts based on tariffs and logistics.
• Develop pricing structures for both domestic and international distributors, ensuring margin consistency and distributor profitability.
• Create pricing models for direct-to-hotel programs, including bulk dispenser initiatives, liquid amenities, and custom projects.
• Monitor and assess tariff changes, advising leadership on sourcing adjustments due to geopolitical developments.
• Establish pricing strategies for miscellaneous and special projects such as custom packaging, airline kits, and promotional items.
• Collaborate with sales teams to structure competitive pricing strategies for large-volume deals and promotional campaigns.
• Maintain and update pricing databases to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
• Support private label pricing structures and custom pricing calculations for unique client needs.
• Design promotional pricing campaigns, including volume-based discounts and distributor incentives. Requirements • Proven experience in financial analysis, including cost modeling and pricing strategy development.
• Proficiency in financial modeling techniques and tools.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and ad hoc financial evaluations.
• Skilled in using data mining techniques to extract and analyze relevant information.
• Strong understanding of tariffs, import regulations, and their impact on costs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with sales and leadership teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to maintain accurate pricing databases.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
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