Job Description:
Pricing Analyst
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
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Huntsman is seeking a Pricing Analyst supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will report to the Pricing and Back Office Team Lead.
Job Scope
Responsible for managing all sales pricing related activity including assuring correct and approved invoice pricing, credits, debits, consignment billing, demurrage invoicing, rebates, commissions, over and short payment investigations, and sales close activities. Coordinate the monthly sales orders and billing closing process.
As the Pricing Analyst you will:
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Review customer orders for invoicing accuracy while ensuring on time billing using SAP reports.
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Research and resolve customer invoice disputes while working closely with credit, customer service, sales and finance.
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Reconcile and invoice month-end billing types under strict deadlines with a very high degree of accuracy.
Key Accountabilities:
ANALYZE AND IMPROVE - Report trends in customer behavior to business contacts so immediate action can be taken. Provide valuable analytics to management and key stakeholders. Understand the full order to cash process and be a subject matter expert and resource on customer accounts for other functions. Continuously strive for efficient processes and improvements within the role.
RESEARCH AND RECONCILE - Research customer disputes and push for timely resolution through the proper channels. Ensure accuracy in accounts receivable and process customer adjustments following Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Maintain proper accruals and process payments of rebates and commissions. Reconcile the previous month’s sales, process month end billings, and reconcile inventory balances.
REVIEW FOR ACCURACY - Review open orders and order changes ensuring correct pricing, fees and accruals according to the business requirements. Verify and seek approval for manual pricing or payment terms and other order specific special requests. Process blocked orders, reviewing for accuracy and pushing for timely billing. Confirm proper invoicing and posting of accounting documents.
Required Qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
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Minimum 2-3+ years of experience in Pricing/Invoicing, Order Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Analysis.
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Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field. (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Foreign Logistics etc.). Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted by 4+ years of overall experience.
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Experience with SAP Sales module or another ERP system (e.g., Oracle).
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Proficiency in Excel for data handling and reporting.
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Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to assess situations and develop effective solutions.
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge the status quo.
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Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data reports and processes.
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A process improvement mindset, continuously seeking efficiency improvements.
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Ability to complete repetitive tasks in a timely manner and track ongoing pending requests.
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Excellent communication skills to maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders via email.
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Language: English and Spanish – written and spoken proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Chemical industry or similar industry experience.
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High ability to multitask and prioritize workload and achieve objectives in a timely manner is required.
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Strong typing ability, accurate data entry skills, and ability to communicate clearly both written and orally is essential.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
