Business Analyst

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

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TITLE: Pricing Analyst

LOCATION: Hybrid in Alsip, IL (average 1-2 days/week)

COMP RANGE: $60,000 – 85,000/year

Griffith Foods is hiring a Pricing Analyst to develop and execute profitable pricing strategies and business proposals in alignment with our company Purpose and strategy through collaboration with senior leadership, sales, purchasing, product development, supply chain, and other cross‑functional teams.

If you enjoy developing complex pricing strategies for products with dozens of raw materials and want to be a part of a high‑performing team this is the role for you.

• Preparing financial scenario models and proposing pricing options based on value‑add, market, and competitive information to drive financial performance.
• Actively participating in financial forecasting and fiscal year budgeting process through effective collaboration and communication with Sales and detailed analysis.
• Managing the pricing process within the Griffith Pricing Applications system and Microsoft Dynamics system with full responsibility for all sales analysis and data entry.
• Providing ad hoc sales information to internal and external customers.
• Supporting Client RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Price) and preparing and executing mass price updates within urgent periods as needed.
• Maintaining and executing account profitability analysis and price review process as needed using Protocols system and reports.
• Ensuring business activities meet contribution margin and gross margin targets, and challenging sales to provide rationale on quotes below company guidelines.
• Leveraging cross‑functional relationships with Supply Chain and risk management to minimize risk and waste exposure.
• Responsible for all client‑related pricing requests, including but not limited to price lists, line‑item details, and update/maintenance of clients pricing database.
• Maintaining cost records and providing reports on incentives, rebates, royalty, and brokerage fees.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing corporate reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field from a four‑year college or university.
• Minimum two years’ work experience related to pricing.
• Advanced Excel usage including but not limited to VLOOKUP, pivot table usage and development, formula development.

• Food industry experience.
• Experience developing complex pricing strategies.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, , Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

There is also potential for a discretionary bonus; this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Griffith Foods embraces Work Flex, allowing employees to work from home most of the time, and selecting options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. that create an effective workplace where work patterns meet the needs of both employers & employees. Most professionals come into the office once a week. Periodic onsite meetings may occur at our Lombard or Alsip…