Pricing Lead - GR North America

The NA GR Pricing Lead is accountable to review, analyze, and execute all customer pricing and program requests related to distribution and direct customers in the NA Glass Reinforcements business.  This role serves as the owner and subject matter expert for Commercial Excellence, Finance, Treasury, and the Sales organization, as it relates to customer pricing and programs. They are responsible for the execution of timely & accurate processes, loading and management of all customer pricing and program activity.

The NA GR Pricing Lead role exists to serve both our customers and our company in an extraordinary way which yields customer loyalty and accurate financial results. This role will own both operational execution for the NA business and strategic leadership for the global business.  As GR separates from OC, this role will be a subject matter expert to navigate dis-synergies and support the deployment of new Pricing systems and processes for the global GR business.

Reports to: Business Finance Leader

Pricing Lead Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on price methodology, systems, and processes
• Ensure operational excellence and achieve performance objectives.
• Execute margin analytics and manage customer program accruals, rates, and changes
• Ensure pricing decisions are within authority levels.
• Properly lead and execute the aspects of loading price & rebate programs to which leading to accurate financial results & reporting

Operational Excellence:

• Investigate, manage and execute all pricing related customer adjustments (credits & debits)
• Investigate, correct and clear:
  • Pricing related customer payment deductions
  • Customer orders that are placed on bill block for price correction or validation
• Complete all audit and reporting activities in alignment with standard operating procedures and within stated response times
• Ensure visibility to & understanding of key performance metrics, expectations, & daily priorities.

Connect & Collaborate for Success:

• Develop relationships with key partners inside & outside the organization, connecting customer needs to business success.
• Partner with key stakeholders, internal & external contacts, & employees to understand & execute what drives the highest success & price realization.
• Invest in knowing & understanding the business strategy, customer expectations, & priorities for specific business segment.
• Exemplifies knowledge of the business & markets which their pricing supports. Strong ability to connect the dots to what, how & why for employees to understand how they impact company, business strategy & vision.

Engage in a Continuous Improvement Environment:

• Lead and prioritize improvement projects.
• Effectively and efficiently use and create tools, resources, and processes to support a highly productive pricing structure
• Identify and take action to eliminate/reduce non-value-added work
• Proactively investigate, identify, and provide solutions to root cause issues in the way of success

Collaborate in a Team Environment:

• Work efficiently and effectively within a working business team
• Positively impact and contribute to the overall results of the business
• Proactively engage as an active and productive member of the broader team
• Drive an inclusive and diverse team approach and environment through value and respect for all employees

Metrics:

• Invoice accuracy
• Request to close cycle time
• Problem resolution cycle time
• Decreased number of root cause occurrences
• Controls & audit report compliance & accuracy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-3 years pricing, finance, treasury, and/or accounting experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Possess and lead from a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical & problem-solving capabilities
• Impactful & effective communicator; proven connector & collaborator
• Customer driven
• Approachable in times of stress
• Expert in prioritization & organization; must operate in a fast-paced operations environment
• SAP, CRM, MS Dynamics, PowerBI, & Excel experience
• General business & financial acumen
• Pricing methodology & application knowledge required

• Apply analytics to make decisions

• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.