Strategic Pricing Analyst

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation's premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Job Summary (Purpose):

Responsible for supporting the Manager - Pricing Execution, as well as the Regional Pricing Managers, with various customer pricing trends and margin analyses. Duties include price variance analysis, terminal cost and customer tracking, new business profitability studies, customer contract reviews, and special projects as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accurate and timely identification of company pricing issues is vital for effective price management by our field operations. Highlighting opportunities for maximizing profit is an important goal for a company's success.

• Employee will gather and analyze all available pricing data based on type, segment, geography, size, and time period. Specific analysis would include:
  • Fixed/Floating-price customer tracking and audits
  • Commercial exception pricing variance analysis
  • Area and District residential pricing variance analysis
  • Take or pay penalty reporting
  • Community code reporting
  • CSP reporting and analysis
  • Cost Pool analysis and reporting
• Unit margin budget preparation and analysis
• Provide key field and corporate personnel with the most current product cost and profitability data required for accurate decision-making.
• Obtain an understanding of the company's current customer price management system (CSP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and various software applications. (ie. Excel, Access, etc.)
• Familiarity with SAP database
• Capable of working independently to complete assignments
• Possess strong organizational and priority setting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business
• 5 years experience in an accounting, finance, or marketing function that deals with pricing

Working conditions:

• Normal Office Environment

AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.