Pricing & Planning Manager     Company Type: Energy   Location: South Florida   Compensation: Excellent Compensation - Full Benefits   Languages: Fluent English/Spanish   Job Code: mk/1604   Date Posted: Pending   Description:   Managing regional planning and pricing initiatives; policy and standardization of practices. Manage company strategy across Sales and Marketing functions. Pricing strategy Analyze price change patterns of competitors and continuously adapt to it based on supply costs. Develop and implement price strategy for each customer segment by country. Create financial models (pricing tools & systems) that factor in competitive pricing while maximizing margin and volume at country level. Participate in multi-functional projects provide guidance in this area of expertise. Pricing execution Ensure that the companies deliver margin and volume objectives based on daily supply costs. Ensure pricing strategy, tools and systems provide clear guidance to sales teams. Serve as point of contact for all pricing communications and managerial reports. Manage relationship with Trading and Sales Managers, providing guidance, coaching, bridging interfaces and communicate best practices. Ensure price strategy is aligned with network plans & investments. Ensure that all pricing condition are implemented with zero inaccuracy. Generate pricing reports with timely and accurate information. Cost Management Establish cost structure with cost build-up approach and share best practices. Guarantee correct upload process into the systems & reports. Identify cost savings by leading initiatives with Trading, Operations and Taxation teams in the region. Analyze historical cost data in order to provide more accurate cost estimative. Planning Generate reliable information & data management tools for interpretation and analysis operationally and strategically. Investigation and assessment of industries potential and current business and new business developments in the region, supporting decisions of Regional Management team. Execute annual business forecasting, commercial targets by line of business in conjunction with local operation units. Establish and measure companys specific metrics and performance indicators with accuracy through frequent reports. Support CCO & Commercial Supervisor to develop the Network planning strategy, systems and site formats approach. Support CCO & Commercial Supervisor with the evaluation and decisions on network/Capex investments with local management teams.   Requirements:   Bachelor Degree in Marketing or Finance, Economics or Statistics is required. MBA preferred or 5-7 years equivalent work experience required. 5 to 7 years of experience in a planning function with at least 4 years in a management or supervisory role. Previous background in strategic marketing, management consulting a plus; at minimum, 3 years of experience in retail pricing analysis and understanding the cost concepts and terminology including activity based costing. Proficiency in Microsoft office; strong communication skills: verbal, written and presentation; strong analytical and problem solving skills; strong cross-functional orientation and ability to work successfully in a matrix organization; experience in leading teams and working as part of a team to drive results; experience in competitive analysis and customer interview. English/Spanish   Cover Letter: Please include cover letter with salary requirements when responding.   Work Authorization: Must have legal residency.   For consideration include resume as a Microsoft Word attachment or as text and submit to Margaret Kurtzman and reference the job title and reference number.     [Home]  [About Us]  [Search Process]  [Contact Information] [Current Assignments]  [Completed Assignments]   Send mail to webmaster@corporateadvisors.com with questions or comments about this website. Last modified November 8th, 2000