Commercial Analyst
Position : Commercial Analyst Department : Sales / Engineering / Estimating Reports To : VP of Sales and Engineering Role Description : Supports the commercial team in analyzing, tracking, and reporting on customer pricing. Prepares detailed financial models to assess material cost impacts, engineering changes, and VAVE initiatives. Provides accurate data and analysis to enable effective pricing decisions and customer negotiations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.
- Track and calculate selling price adjustments based on raw material indices, surcharges, and contract agreements.
- Analyze and document the financial impact of engineering changes and VAVE initiatives.
- Maintain customer price files, ensuring alignment with approved agreements and internal systems.
- Review a bill of material(s), process routings, and manufacturing assumptions for reasonableness as part of the process.
- Prepare cost / price models, margin analyses, and profitability reporting for internal use decision-making.
- Support the development of customer quotations and RFQs, including the preparation of supporting documentation and solicitation of quotes for outside processing and purchase components.
- Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Sales to ensure pricing decisions align with company objectives.
- Provide commercial reporting to management on trends, risks, and recovery
The noise level in the working environment will be moderate with slight traffic and the sound of presses and machinery. Ear protection may be required. Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include :
StandingWalkingSittingUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsClimb or balanceStop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearTaste or smellWeight up to 30 PoundsSpecial Vision RequirementsClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).Education / Experience / Certifications : To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position, the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; or equivalent work experience.Expectations Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below :
Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.Organize and maintain the efficiency of the personal work area.Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, TS16949, and safety regulations.Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.Actively support the company values (Safety, Fairness, Respect, Hard Work, and Long-Term Profitability).Work Environment Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is predominately a job that is performed in an office environment. However, employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud, moving mechanical parts. The following environments may include :
Fumes or air-borne particlesToxic or caustic chemicalsRisk of electrical shockVibrationReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise Level
Minimum 28 years of experience in pricing, cost accounting, financial analysis, or commercial support in manufacturing (automotive preferred).Experience with cash flow analysis, financial valuation, and modeling, and activity-based costing.Excel skills at least at an 80% level.Certifications : NoneAdditional Skills Required :
To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position, the following skills are required :Computer skills :
Must be able to use Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Project, and basic office equipment.Communication skills :
Speak effectively with fellow employees.Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Mathematical skills :
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability toCompensation / Pay Rate (Up to) : $110,000.00