Pricing Manager at Tangent Technologies, LLC

Aurora, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pricing Strategy, Gross Margin Analysis, Channel Pricing Management, Financial Analysis, Advanced Excel, ERP Systems, BI Reporting Tools, Commercial Analytics, Rebate Program Design, Special Pricing Agreements, Market Trend Analysis, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Process Improvement, Data Modeling, Profitability Analysis

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description Tangent Materials is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Pricing Manager to lead strategic pricing initiatives across our direct, mass market, and distribution channels. This role will partner closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, Product Management, and Leadership to optimize pricing strategy, improve process, and support profitable growth across multiple product lines and customer segments. The ideal candidate has experience within a manufacturing environment and understands the complexity of channel pricing, rebate structures, and distributor pricing management. Requirements ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, maintain, and optimize pricing strategies for direct customer accounts, distribution partners, and mass market channel Analyze pricing performance, margin trends, and market conditions to recommend strategic adjustments Establish pricing governance, approval workflows, and pricing discipline across the organization Support annual price increase initiatives and targeted margin improvement programs Evaluate customer profitability based on volume, freight, rebates, discounts, and service requirements Manage distributor pricing structures including tiered price lists (Distributor Net, Dealer Net, MSRP/MAP), discount schedules, and special pricing agreements (SPAs) Develop and enforce channel pricing policies that protect margin integrity, prevent direct-vs-distributor price erosion, and resolve pricing disputes between direct accounts and distribution partners Monitor competitive positioning and market pricing trends within the manufacturing sector Collaborate with Sales leadership to structure strategic customer and distributor agreements Build and maintain pricing models, dashboards, and reporting tools Conduct margin analysis by product, customer, channel, and region Partner with Finance to support forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis Identify opportunities for pricing standardization and process improvement Assist with ERP pricing maintenance and pricing data integrity REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES 3+ years of hands-on experience managing multi-tier channel pricing, including distributor price list management, special pricing agreements (SPAs), rebate program design and accrual tracking, and channel conflict resolution in a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong understanding of gross margin analysis and pricing strategy Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems and BI/reporting tools preferred Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field 5+ years of pricing, financial analysis, or commercial analytics experience within manufacturing PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in plastics, industrial manufacturing, building materials, or engineered products Experience with Power BI, SQL, or advanced ERP reporting tools MBA or advanced analytics experience is a plus KEY COMPETENCIES Strategic thinking Financial acumen Analytical problem-solving Communication and influence Process improvement mindset Attention to detail WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Consistent and disciplined pricing execution Increased pricing visibility and reporting accuracy Strong partnership with Sales and Operations Data-driven recommendations that support profitable growth

Responsibilities

Lead strategic pricing initiatives across direct, mass market, and distribution channels to optimize margins and support profitable growth. Partner with cross-functional teams to establish pricing governance, manage distributor structures, and monitor competitive market trends.