Pricing Analyst

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Analyst II opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Pricing Analyst II is responsible for maximizing profits and throughput while minimizing costs for the Company.  This position will collaborate with sales, business intelligence, analytics, scheduling, and operations to help identify an ideal product mix and put a plan together to execute that mix.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Customer mix and composite realization variance.
• Learn how to spot historical trends and how this impacts our position size needs.
• Development of dashboarding and better analytics for pricing decisions.
• Leveraging the pricing tool dataset for data science and customer bid ask behavior.
• Build, maintain, and manage break-even models to assist the Pricing Manager with establishing position targets.
• Learn from and work with the sales & pricing groups throughout daily activities to manage sold positions and pricing.
• Agentic co-champion for system and workflow automation generating AI leveraged insights into better pricing performance.
• Work with sales in evaluating and establishing frozen positions for selecting product items and develop timing for establishing frozen positions.
• Help manage Offal sales price levels and inventory positions.
• Help manage product management needs for the Further Processor channel.
• Back-up for PTO* for pricing leads.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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 or preferred.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• An understanding and familiarity with protein/commodity markets
• An understanding and familiarity with customers and sales tactics
• An understanding of cost models for animal protein products, pork items being a preference
• Familiarity with pork slaughter and fabrication facilities, processes, equipment, and cuts
• Ability to convey complex pricing models to non-finance stakeholders

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, or related field.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years’ experience in an animal protein product management, sales, or equivalent role.
• Proficiency in Tableau, SQL, Python and/or Excel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.