Pre-Pricing Analyst The Opportunity: Pre-Pricing Analyst at a growing company with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the Corrugated Packaging industry. Our goal is to grow and inspire future leaders for the Calgary facility and ultimately for WestRock. Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Pre-Pricing Analyst is accountable for providing strategic and consistent pricing guidance to Business Unit Management on national and local customer accounts by utilizing the Pricing Excellence tools. This also includes the development of new and revised item estimates for the Corrugated Segment at WestRock that are accurate and timely. Job Responsibilities * Manages and processes all requests for quotations (RFQ\u2019s) in an efficient and expedient manner * Identifies RFQ data omissions and discrepancies and those requiring complete and corrected information from New Item Data Sheets * Creates new item standard cost estimates and any required re-pricing of current items due to changes from original specifications / requirements in Kiwi ESP or changes in manufacturing processes from those that were assumed on an earlier quote * Utilizes the Pricing Excellence tools to develop and provide pricing guidance for the Business Unit management team to include: * Pocket Price / UOM * Cost to Serve / UOM * Rebates & Discounts / UOM * Freight / UOM * Total Invoiced Price / UOM * Enters data documented on items or changes to existing items into Local Business Operating System * Reviews National Account quote data as requested * Interprets pricing analytical reports * Creates monthly tracking reports * Defines, documents, and communicates margin improvement opportunities * Possesses, or strives to possess, a complete and thorough understanding of all manufacturing processes, equipment, and equipment limitations * Other duties as assigned What you Need to Succeed: * College Degree and/or diploma preferred in one of the following fields, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, and Industrial Engineering or other math related discipline * Entry level accounting experience/exposure preferred * 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment with estimating and/or costing exposure * Corrugated experience an asset * Ability to analyze, design, and recommend margin producing opportunities * Strong knowledge of industry trends and best practices * Strategic, analytical, and detail-oriented with good organization and time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks, including managing time effectively around multiple tasks * Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, coupled with an ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships * Proven skill set in the identification, analysis and resolution of issues and challenges with a commitment to taking decisive action * Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs * Strong attention to detail * Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels * Able to travel to the US for training purposes as required What We Offer: * Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence * Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities * A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.