As a Commercial Pricing Analyst at TMS Global, part of DS Smith, you'll play a key role in supporting profitable growth across a diverse international customer portfolio. Working with stakeholders across EMEA, APAC, LATAM and North America, you'll transform complex commercial data into actionable insights, influence pricing strategy and support critical decision‑making that drives business performance and long‑term customer value. Working closely with Sales, Procurement and Commercial Finance teams, you'll develop benchmarking models and provide commercial analysis to support contract renewals, RFP activity, raw material indexation and strategic pricing decisions across our global business
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Strategy & Planning Analyse customer and supplier pricing data to provide actionable insights and support informed commercial decision making.
- Ensure pricing decisions align with margin objectives, customer agreements and overall commercial strategy.
- Monitor raw
material indices and market trends, providing insight and recommendations on potential pricing impacts. - Identify opportunities to improve pricing performance, operational efficiency and commercial effectiveness.
- Process & Systems Optimization Drive automation initiatives and process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability across commercial operations.
- Manage the implementation of contract events within internal systems, including contract anniversaries and raw material index (RMI) adjustments.
- Develop, enhance and maintain pricing models, ensuring effective deployment and adoption across the business.
- Internal Support & Governance Partner with implementation and account teams on contract execution, onboarding and pricing-related issue resolution.
- Provide data management, pricing administration and commercial policy support to sales and finance teams.
- Equip Operations and Shared Service teams with tools and guidance to ensure accurate product pricing.
- Ensure adherence
to internal controls and commercial governance processes, reporting any identified risks to senior management.
About You
- A background in FMCG or the Packaging industry is essential, with Print experience being preferred.
- Proven experience within pricing and commercial analytics.
- Strong experience developing and maintaining pricing models and analytical tools.
- Strong understanding of commercial pricing methodologies, supply chain dynamics and operational delivery.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across commercial, finance and operational teams.
- Advanced Excel skills, including modelling and data analysis.
- Experience using ERP systems and Power BI would be advantageous.
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Commercial Pricing Analyst in Broughton employer: DS Smith Plc
DS Smith Plc is an excellent employer located in the vibrant city of Bath, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and efficiency. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development within the transport sector, alongside a commitment to maintaining a compliant and organised fleet. With a focus on employee well-being and a collaborative environment, DS Smith provides a meaningful and rewarding workplace for those looking to make a difference in logistics.
