Glen-Gery
About The Company
Brickworks North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited, a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding A$2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia with a significant presence in the USA.
Founded in 1890, Glen‑Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates nine brick manufacturing facilities and one manufactured stone facility. Glen‑Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada. Since entering the USA in 2018, Brickworks has acquired Sioux City Brick, Redland Brick, and the distribution business of Southfield Corporation in Illinois and Indiana, creating a North American business with more than 1,000 employees across 40 locations, including 8 brick plants, 25 masonry supply centers, and 3 design studios.
Basic Function We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical
Pricing Analyst
to support the development, maintenance, and optimization of pricing strategies. This role will focus on analyzing complex data sets, supporting technical price updates, and creating standardized tools and processes to improve pricing efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to organize decentralized data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Duties
Support the regular update and maintenance of pricing in the ERP system to ensure timely and accurate pricing.
Execute technical pricing updates using Excel and other system tools.
Support RFQs for custom orders, ensuring alignment with pricing strategy and margin goals.
Work cross‑functionally with the Sales & Procurement department to achieve business objectives.
Develop and utilize standard templates, tools, and documentation to streamline pricing processes and drive operational efficiency.
Organize and standardize decentralized pricing information into cohesive and accessible documents.
Gather and integrate data from various sources to analyze pricing and sales performance across suppliers, regions, and product groups.
Track and monitor the performance of price tests, analyzing the results to inform future pricing decisions.
Research industry trends, competitor pricing, and market data to optimize pricing decisions.
Analyze historical and current sales and pricing trends to identify opportunities and risks.
Provide actionable insights and pricing recommendations to support business decisions and improve margin performance.
Skills And Qualifications
Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in pricing analysis, financial analysis, or a related role.
Building products, hardware, or retail experience preferred.
Experience with JD Edwards, Salesforce CRM, or a POS system is a plus.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, etc.) with data modelling and ability to manage multiple, large data sets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner through written, oral, and visual communications.
Strong process‑mapping skills with an ability to improve business processes.
Excellent attention to detail.
Self‑motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to complete multiple tasks with varying levels of priority.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; as such, the employee may also be required to perform other reasonable business‑related duties as may be assigned by their immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing and Sales
Industries Manufacturing
Job Location Palos Hills, IL
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Basic Function We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical
Pricing Analyst
to support the development, maintenance, and optimization of pricing strategies. This role will focus on analyzing complex data sets, supporting technical price updates, and creating standardized tools and processes to improve pricing efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to organize decentralized data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Duties
Support the regular update and maintenance of pricing in the ERP system to ensure timely and accurate pricing.
Execute technical pricing updates using Excel and other system tools.
Support RFQs for custom orders, ensuring alignment with pricing strategy and margin goals.
Work cross‑functionally with the Sales & Procurement department to achieve business objectives.
Develop and utilize standard templates, tools, and documentation to streamline pricing processes and drive operational efficiency.
Organize and standardize decentralized pricing information into cohesive and accessible documents.
Gather and integrate data from various sources to analyze pricing and sales performance across suppliers, regions, and product groups.
Track and monitor the performance of price tests, analyzing the results to inform future pricing decisions.
Research industry trends, competitor pricing, and market data to optimize pricing decisions.
Analyze historical and current sales and pricing trends to identify opportunities and risks.
Provide actionable insights and pricing recommendations to support business decisions and improve margin performance.
Skills And Qualifications
Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in pricing analysis, financial analysis, or a related role.
Building products, hardware, or retail experience preferred.
Experience with JD Edwards, Salesforce CRM, or a POS system is a plus.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, etc.) with data modelling and ability to manage multiple, large data sets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner through written, oral, and visual communications.
Strong process‑mapping skills with an ability to improve business processes.
Excellent attention to detail.
Self‑motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to complete multiple tasks with varying levels of priority.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; as such, the employee may also be required to perform other reasonable business‑related duties as may be assigned by their immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing and Sales
Industries Manufacturing
Job Location Palos Hills, IL
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