Pricing Consultant

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

We have an exciting opportunity at Caterpillar on the Power & Energy pricing team for a Pricing Consultant. This role is a trusted advisor and consultant to the Electric Power industry team to achieve profitable growth through excellent decision support and this role you will develop pricing recommendations and execute differentiated pricing strategies with direct involvement with Electric Power addition you will support Power & Energy wide pricing initiatives and analysis.

What You Will Do:

• Drive commercial simplification and prime product sales variance effectiveness to achieve profitable growth
• Provide pricing guidance and insights on sales variance management & forecasting
• Lead commercial consultation efforts that optimize strategic sales variance usage.
• Analyze sales history volume forecast gap to target price positioning revenue & margin trends TAP analysis competitive pressure growth potential and other related factors.
• Confront unique and complex issues or problems on a regular basis which require careful analysis diagnosis innovative solutions and proper handoff to responsible internal partner that can address non-pricing related root causes

What You Have:

• Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree in related field of study
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools techniques and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion goal or judgment.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Base knowledge of various Caterpillar products product applications sales variance programs and business systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills both written and oral
• Previous experience working with commercial and/or sales teams
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and various levels of the organization

Additional Information:

• This position can be located in Mossville IL or Irving TX
• This role requires 5 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• Domestic travel may be up to 10%

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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