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Commercial Analyst

Smurfit Westrock
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS24 8EL, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, where we prioritize employee growth and community well-being.
  • The role involves supporting the Sales Director with commercial strategy, managing pricing, and enhancing margins, requiring a graduate-level education and strong analytical skills.
  • Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience, with a focus on detail and a collaborative mindset.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as annual leave, pension, and flexible working options.
  • We are committed to diversity and equality in our hiring process, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

  • Supporting the Sales Director to set the commercial strategy for the business
  • Developing a clear understanding of margin structure within existing and new accounts:
    • Tracking and advising upcoming indexation changes
    • Reviewing of poor performing products (and developing action plans around them in conjunction with other departments)
    • Reviewing and tracking customer cost take out (CTO)
    • Reviewing and tracking margin enhancement (ME)
  • Supporting the Sales Director develop a process that makes the enquiry turn around far more efficient
  • Management of the input costs in all of our costing systems
  • Management of price changes (daily and monthly) through the costing systems
  • Day to day pricing and driving margin improvement where appropriate
  • Supporting the Financial Controller with SOX compliance on order/quote changes and monthly control reports
  • Ensuring that pricing in the system correlates to invoiced pricing
  • Management of tenders, suggestion of pricing levels required and pulling together of commercial information to allow the business to make decisions on strategic pieces of business
  • Maintenance and sending of price schedules for Customers
  • Communication of indexation changes to the wider business
  • Administration and support around invoicing queries
  • Pulling together of commercial reports to aid the site management team.

Key Characteristics

Essential:

  • Graduate-level education with strong analytical skills.
  • High attention to detail, tenacity, and resilience.
  • Driven, motivated, and enthusiastic with a desire to innovate.
  • Collaborative team player who challenges the status quo.

Desirable:

  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • Ability to influence and build relationships.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
  • Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
  • Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

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