Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Job Summary: The Pre-Pricing Specialist is responsible for providing strategic pricing guidance and managing the pricing process for new and existing customers and products. This includes developing new and revised item estimates, managing the quoting process, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize profitability by developing strategic pricing.

 

Major Job Responsibilities: 

Business Excellence 

Set up new items in the order entry system when onboarding new business and customersReview prior day Booking Report for pricing expectation to ensure there are no priceexceptions for each booked item and alert Customer Service for correctionsMaintain accuracy of estimating and quoting process across multiple plantsReview pricing proposal for accuracy and confirm customer specifications for productionCreate new item standard cost estimates and update any required re-pricing of current item sdue to changes from original specifications or requirementsManage and process all customer requests for quotations (RFQs)Maintain RFQ process documentation to support pricing approximations for customer requestsAssess and identify internal suppliers to produce customer products when customer specifications are outside the capacity of the assigned PlantUpdate data and documentation in the Local Business Operating System on “won” items or changes to existing itemsStrive to thoroughly understand all manufacturing processes, equipment and equipment limitations

 

People and Culture 

Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to identify ways to improve marginWork collaboratively with Customer Service to ensure pricing on customer orders are up to date and appropriately priced to increase marginWork collaboratively with the Plant production teams to ensure machine capability to fulfill customer orders

 

Critical Skills / Capabilities: 

Analytical: Demonstrates a general understanding of various sources of information or data that are relevant to the business; summarizes or integrates information for routine problems or issues with oversight from others as necessary

 

Job Description 

Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentivelyOrganizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitor's work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectivesTime Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of times pent on activities; meets deadlinesGrowth and Results Oriented: Demonstrates an interest, willingness and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivityDetail-Oriented: Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that workDecision-Making: Plans and decides on the course of action while allowing for flexibility to support ad-hoc scenarios; demonstrates ability to balance competing priorities

 

Technical Skills: 

Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook

 

Work Environment: 

Constantly works indoors, in an environment that is climate controlledOccasionally works outdoors in natural environmental conditions (both hot and cold)Occasionally works indoors in an environment that is not climate controlled and has high temperaturesOccasionally works indoors in an environment that is not climate controlled and has low temperaturesThe role is mostly sedentary, which entails sitting or being stationary most of the time and occasionally walking/standing for 1-2 hours at a time

 

Experience: 

Required: Minimum of 1 year of experience in paper manufacturing or related manufacturing industry

 

Education: 

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics/Industrial Engineering or math-related discipline Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. The salary range for this position is $76,875.00 - $128,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at and the application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2026.