AkzoNobel - Nashville, TN
posted about 2 months ago
The Regional Margin and Product Portfolio Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the $300M Powder Business in the North America region. This position is responsible for providing regional-focused Market and Competitive Intelligence, as well as business analytics that are essential for the success of the organization. The analyst acts as the focal point for the Marketing and Pricing acceleration program rollout in the region, delivering valuable pricing insights for products and services to meet both short-term and long-term business targets. This role collaborates closely with the global Sales and Price Excellence team, leading regional Margin Management activities and serving as a center of expertise for regional margin analysis. In this role, the analyst will provide guidance and feedback on price positioning and final price proposals, ensuring that value pricing aspects are considered for different customer segments. The analyst will also support the development of cost modeling and value-based pricing architectures, establishing a coherent and logical price structure that aligns with customer segments. Additionally, the analyst will lead the application of the RAM tool, collect and update information on Integrated Business Planning (IBP) assumptions, and monitor the implementation of correct prices and terms to safeguard margin targets. Any deviations will be reported to the Regional Marketing Manager and the BU Marketing & Pricing Excellence Manager, along with proposed improvements. The analyst will also support, prepare, and conduct regional margin management and pricing workshops, make price and margin calculations for local promotions, and provide input for optimal price proposals, competitor terms, and product mix. This multifaceted role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across various teams to drive business success.