COMPANY INFO

As a small business started in 2011, Roastar has become a pioneering and experienced leader in the digital packaging industry. We create packaging for coffee, chocolate, tea, health and beauty, vitamins, pet treats, snacks, and more! Roastar prides itself on being easy to work with, focused on results, and pioneering in innovative packaging solutions.
If you’re looking for a clean, quiet, and collaborative environment – Roastar checks all the boxes. Come join our winning team if you’re passionate, solution-minded, innovative, and a team player. Our benefits package has all the bells and whistles, along with quarterly incentives.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

· Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
· 1-3 years of experience in pricing, data analysis, or a similar role preferred.
· Experience with pricing software or ERP systems
· Manufacturing industry and process improvement knowledge preferred.
· Strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
· Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Strong math skills, including problem solving.
· Willingness to learn new processes and systems.
· Be a team player and take action to promote a positive team climate.
· Confidence and professionalism in representing Roastar.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

JOB PURPOSE

The Price Analyst / Estimator ensures that information critical to pricing products – such as market trends, consumer habits, marketing strategies, competitor pricing, and manufacturing processes are aligned and accurate to increase profitability and market share. The Price Analyst is a critical link between Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Process Improvement, Purchasing, and Operations to determine accurate cost and price models.

A TYPICAL DAY / JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
Pricing Analysis
· Complete marketing & competitor research on pricing and market trends.
· Use analytical tools to interpret pricing data and historical estimates to forecast trends.
· Recommend pricing strategies based on data insights.
· Create reports to support stakeholder decisions using internal and external data.
· Work with Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Operations, etc. to support projects related to promotions, discounts, or campaigns that require data-driven analysis.
· Evaluate revenue and margin impacts of price adjustments based on budget and communicate with Sales & Leadership teams regularly.
· Revise pricing decisions if necessary, and proactively monitor products’ performance to determine whether reevaluation is needed
· Maintain detailed records for products to evaluate future pricing decisions.
Estimating, ERP System Maintenance, & Continuous Improvement
· Create product estimates for custom quotes utilizing ERP software.
· Maintain part information in ERP system; data entry and part usage/cost accuracy.
· Create new manufacturing parts as requested by Engineering, Production, and Sales. Participate in product development meetings to gather insights and report on action items.
· Coordinate with Production and Technical to ensure the accuracy of estimated products and processes. Analyze run history and participate in decision-making when making part updates to standards.
· Review part setup attributes (such as run speed, primary routes) semiannually to identify gaps and adjust.
· Spend time on the shop floor to learn equipment and operator capabilities related to productivity, efficiency, and capacity utilization.
· Determine how and where a product will be manufactured, creating a route and bill of materials (BOM), manufacturing specifications, and any other necessary documents.
· Maintain SOPs of critical processes and documentation of current standards.
· Support continuous improvement project work related to data analysis and reporting.
Company Values
· Interact with internal customers through oral and written communications, including face-to-face and phone conversations, written documents, such as email and other messaging systems.
· Participate in weekly team meetings, show accountability for completing to-dos, providing feedback on projects, and staying engaged in company & department related issues.
· Model Roastar’s core values: Be a Dreamer, Be Pioneering, Be a Typical Midwesterner.
· Follow all Company safety policies and safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
· Follow all Company policies, rules, and regulations.
· Act as a professional representative of Roastar always.