The target location for this role is Land O’Lakes Corporate Headquarters in Arden Hills, MN, however this position can be remote (virtual) and located anywhere in the USA

50 Years of Driving Nutrition Forward. Nutra Blend is one of the largest agricultural feed ingredient suppliers in the United States.

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining pricing strategies as set forth by the Income Optimization Manager in conjunction with overall business strategies. Included in the scope are programs which establish selling prices for specified time periods, participation and thought leadership as a core member of project teams, the ability to proficiently assemble and analyze detailed data sets, effective written and verbal communication skills along with strong collaboration with other departments.

% Essential Job Functions

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• Design, implement, and maintain pricing strategies. Use of critical thinking skills to evaluate weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly price changes as set forth from pricing strategies. This function requires timeliness and a detailed evaluation of products that generate $30 million of variable income contribution.

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• Price List maintenance. This function requires attention to detail and proficient use of pricing systems for price table maintenance. A high level of accuracy is critical and the ability to troubleshoot and test systems and processes is needed.

30%

• Data analytics – use and development of various tools and reports to inform pricing actions. Must be able to see the details and the big picture to understand how they align with business goals

20%

• Market place knowledge. Stay informed and engaged with market trends, product availability/capacity, and competitive insights. Must be able to keep stakeholders informed of pricing activity. This function requires competencies in interpersonal effectiveness, business acumen and results orientation.

Job Scope:

• Responsibility for a specific region/set of accounts - TBD

• Expertise in a subset of item categories

Activity and Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum three years of analyst experience

• Proven capability to organize and lead pricing projects

• Strong critical thinking skills

The salary range is $79,200 - $118,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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