Pricing Analyst Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Finance & Banking

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Hydra-Power Systems (HPS) designs and manufactures integrated hydraulic circuit manifolds, custom power unit systems, and packaged power unit solutions, and distributes hydraulic and pneumatic components. Operations span two facilities, in Portland, Oregon and Birmingham, Alabama. Both sites are ISO 9001 certified and completed recertification in 2026.

The company operates on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System): quarterly Rocks, weekly Level 10 meetings, scorecard measurables, and a live issues list worked through IDS. Quality measurables already appear on departmental scorecards.

SUMMARY

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for handling day-to-day pricing requests and ensuring accuracy and compliance across all transactions. Beyond ticket resolution, this role is expected to identify broader pricing issues surfacing from operational activity and proactively propose solutions to the Pricing Manager. The Pricing Analyst also plays an active supporting role in pricing projects and strategy, bridging execution and analysis to contribute to the overall performance and continuous improvement of the pricing function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process and resolve incoming pricing tickets in a timely and accurate manner

Ensure all pricing requests are handled in compliance with established pricing rules and policies

Identify recurring issues or patterns emerging from tickets and elevate them to the Pricing Manager with proposed solutions

Flag pricing anomalies, inconsistencies, or systemic issues observed through day-to-day ticket handling

Assist the Pricing Manager in ongoing pricing projects and initiatives

Contribute to pricing strategy discussions by providing ground-level insights drawn from operational activity

Support margin analysis and reporting tasks as required

Maintain accurate records of pricing requests, decisions, and outcomes

Collaborate with sales, product, and finance teams to resolve complex pricing queries

Participate in price revision processes and assist in updating price lists and tools

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below specify the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, and two years related

experience or 5-8 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, margins, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Demonstrates strong analytical and data interpretation skills to evaluate pricing and profitability scenarios.

COMPUTER SKILLS

This position requires advanced proficiency in business software applications, including:

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – intermediate to advanced Excel required
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) preferred
Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and presentations
Competence in database tools and report writing applications
Effective use of email and scheduling software for communication and coordination

REASONING ABILITY

This position requires a high degree of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to analyze and resolve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these…