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Hi All, We are urgently hiring for a reputed Client for Kharadi Pune, location. Experience - 8 to 10 + Years of experience Relevant Experience - 3+ Years of experience in Pricing Mission: Basic Qualifications : 5+ years of experience with data scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R etc.,) 3+ years of advanced algorithms experience in retail. At least 3 years of experience in quantitative analytics or data modeling Deep understanding of predictive modeling, machine learning, clustering and classification techniques, and algorithms Familiarity with coding frameworks and visualization tools ( PySpark) Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with a team to innovate and continuously improve dynamic pricing engine by integrating new data sources and model enhancements to optimize pricing strategies. Apply data science techniques including machine learning, AI, and statistical modeling across multiple functional areas of the organization to drive improved decision making Serve as a highly qualified technical resource to Group Pricing Transformation management team and develop trust with high quality insights and deliverables. Create and track accuracy and performance metrics (both technical and business metrics) of models & tools Create, enhance, and maintain technical documentation, and present to scientists, engineers, and business leaders Experience with dynamic pricing and reinforcement learning techniques Experience with revenue/margin optimization using AI techniques Familiarity with retail operations and e-merchandising strategies Interested candidate kindly share your resume on gayatri.pat@peoplefy.com

Basic Section No. Of Position 1 Grade 9 Level Manager Organisational BUSINESS Metals BUSINESS_UNIT-1 Aluminium BUSINESS_UNIT-2 Aluminium Marketing BUSINESS_UNIT-3 Aluminium Marketing DEPARTMENT-1 FRP Country India State Karnataka Worksite Industry House, Bangalore Industry Construction / Engineering / Cement / Metals Function Sales & Marketing Skills Skill Sales planning Inventory Management Sales & Marketing Skills Minimum Qualification Bachelors in Engineering CERTIFICATION No data available About The Role Job Purpose To ensure implementation of sales and loading plans as per targets; implement pricing strategies to ensure maximum SoW/SoB in domestic market and EBITDA margins as per plan; Manage receivables and inventory for the category as per agreed plan and ensure Customer satisfaction. To conceptualise, plan and execute sales and marketing strategies for in international markets. Create strong footprint in international market by identifying new customers and establishing close association with them through deeper product and geopolitical understanding, offering right quality product with globally benchmark prices Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)KRA11.Develop and execute Sales Plans for FIN / HA / Clad in International MarketsPlan and execute monthly loading and sales plans for domestic and export market to achieve agreed targets. Create a robust customer wise demand forecast, considering current capacity and upcoming expansion and finalised after detailed discussion and understanding of customers operating and business plans. Plan and commit supply schedules to domestic and export customers in close coordination with plants in order to align production with customer requirements & expectations and avoid possible stock outs. Close coordination with central logistic for container availability and ocean freights.KRA22.Managing Inventory and receivables for FIN / HA / Clad in International MarketsNegotiate and agree on a mutually workable ToP (Payment Terms) and get limits approved. Ensure timely collection and application of receivables from customers. Ensure that customer accounts are reconciled periodically and there are no discrepancies. Ensure that FG inventories are managed as per plan. Understand customer order v/s container load requirement vis a vis internal rejection and plan order qty accordingly. Close coordination with plant to avoid excess inventory by diverting WIP to domestic orders Ensure timely collection / amendments (if require) of LCs and avoid delayed shipments / port chargesKRA33.Improve market share and ensure growth for FIN / HA / Clad in International MarketsEnsure achievement of target SoB / SoW from key domestic and export customers. Ensure targeted market share in the category. Benchmark competition (domestic and export market) including imports pricing, product specs, suppliers, quality etc. and recommend appropriate strategies. Identify global customers and develop plans for qualification and supplyKRA4Achieve targeted realisation and CP for FIN / HA / Clad in International MarketsNegotiate pricing to ensure that targeted CP is achieved. Work towards developing appropriate long-term contracts where applicable. Ensure ocean freights are re-negotiated every time to protect EBITDA margins Monitored international premiums and plan appropriate pricing strategy for international marketsKRA55.Monitor Competition / New Customer for FIN / HA / Clad in International MarketsMonitor competition sales, pricing, and market share. Study the markets and recommend new potential customers Understand value chain for the customers and recommend appropriate strategies to increase share of value added. Identify new vendors and products which shall be offered to market through outsourcing routeKRA6Strengthen customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction for FIN / HA / Clad in International MarketsKnow and connect with all customers in the category in the market. Ensure that all customer complaints and quality issues are addressed expeditiously and closed as per SOP. Ensure that NPS is improved for the category as per targets Ensure that all NPS suggestions and action plans are implemented. Understand customer product and line requirement and cross check with plant for capability and capacity to service international customers Follow product qualification process (2-6-10 strategy) Understand / Anticipate supply chain issues in advance and address with the help of planning and logistic teamKRA7Gain subject matter expertise and explore possibilities for new product development for FIN / HA / Clad in International MarketsUnderstand the manufacturing process and quality parameters for the product and the customers value chain requirements thoroughly. Understand the manufacturing process and the underlying technology Research and understand possible product applications and recommend new product development possibilities. Work with customer on possible new applications. Monitor regional premiums, ocean freights and demand supply position in global market (across continent) and roll over pricing strategies swiftly to ensure our prices are align with prevailing prices in different time zones.

The position will interact frequently with Sales leaders to deliver financial information and insights in a concise and relevant manner to feed effective decision-making. The position is also responsible for pricing strategy and execution, evaluating product profitability, capital allocation projects, and overall profit and loss results in support of long-term planning and execution. The position will lead a team of finance professionals, setting strategic direction and ensuring the execution of deliverables. Additionally, as the Senior Finance Leader of the Emerging Markets team, you will also offer coaching and mentoring to the controllership team with the Region controller reporting on a dotted line basis. As part of the Equifax Global Finance and Operations Organization, this individual will work with the global Finance and Ops teams to implement and utilize advanced cloud based financial analytics, with the opportunity to advance within the Equifax global financial organization across 25 countries worldwide. What you ll do Serve as the lead SFO for India and Emerging Markets Serve as an active business partner with the local leadership team (Region Head, Business Leaders, General Managers, etc.) in identifying and addressing financial and business issues, bringing effective information to bear, supporting timely decision-making, and personally driving action and results on initiatives where appropriate. Serve as the local finance representative for statutory purposes, including managing relationships with local board members, local external auditors and tax authorities. Analyze business unit expense (operating and capital) and trends, and the preparation of reporting and synopsis of the business results to management. Manage development of people, influence key decisions, and provide general team leadership and direction. Oversee preparation, reporting and analysis of financial information for Region operations, including budgets, forecasts, and monthly analyses of results. Prepare executive summaries and conduct monthly financial reviews with business unit leadership that help highlight key trends, variances, strengths and weaknesses within the business. Help identify appropriate action plans which respond to opportunities and issues. Provide actionable analysis of revenue, customers, product lines, volumes, operating costs, profitability and capital projects in support of key business unit decision-making. Lead pricing strategy and execution, evaluating product profitability in support of long-term planning and execution. Prepare annual budgets which reflect market conditions, key business drivers and strategic and operating initiatives, and properly balance realism with healthy stretch objectives. Help identify action steps to ensure successful delivery against budgets. Lead development of business cases for capital expenditures and other key initiatives. Support commercial planning and analysis including revenue recognition. Lead contract and pricing reviews and administration of sales incentive plans with the Region Head and HR Leader. Anticipate business needs, and maintain a strong understanding of key business drivers and industry trends. Identify, recruit, develop and retain a high-performance team of professionals; provide direction, feedback, coaching and prioritization to the team What experience you need Should be a Qualified Chartered Accountant Should have minimum 18 yrs years Financial Planning and Analysis experience including full P&L management Should have at least 8 yrs of experience in pricing strategy and supporting sales or revenue-generating teams Demonstrated experience successfully leading a team of finance professionals Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with team members at various levels, including Executive Leadership team, peers, and staff Demonstrated experience successfully leading team of financial analysts Flexibility to travel locally and internationally as and when required What could set you apart Experience with M&A Experience in Financial Services, Data or Technology company Experience creating and presenting complex business cases and participation of new product introduction, capital expenditure or other business development and M&A activities Demonstrated success collaborating with Finance, Sales and Technology functions Experience using MS Office, Google Suite, Tableau, TM1, Hyperion, Oracle Projects and/or OBI (Business Intelligence Objects) or any relevant business intelligence reporting platform. Strong PC skills, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Excel

Key Responsibilities Undertake the financial structuring and analysis of deals while meeting Cognizants business objectives Craft the pricing model and assess deal P&L, cash flow, metrics and financial viability, and highlight potential risks of a deal throughout the bid lifecycle from qualification through to deal closure Partner with and lead the deal team throughout the sales cycle in analyzing and making recommendations regarding deal-specific financial strategies and solutions . Actively engage in deal shaping, formulating a winning sales strategy Support Client negotiations of financial/commercial terms to enable Cognizant to sign a contract capable of delivering the approved returns, whilst at the same time addressing customer business drivers Collaborate with the deal teams, FP&A, Tax and technical accounting and other areas as required Contribute to financial materials for internal deal governance Compile & maintain work products/aids used to report out KPIs, progress, metrics to Leadership and other stakeholders Support compliance with Cognizants processes and polices including approved toolsets Validate commercial/financial Terms and Conditions to evaluate and track risk to revenue and margins Drive use of standardized tools and methodologies Ensure best practices are consistently used Promote and Support regional and global pricing initiative Ensure internal customer satisfaction with the performance of the pricing team Ensure that overall pricing strategy aligns with business needs and imperatives Mandatory Capabilities/Skills /Years of Experience 14-20 years of experience in pricing/Finance and should have worked on pricing deals for some period Candidate should have good business acumen and should be able to interact with multiple stakeholders from various units Ability to deal with ambiguity and should have good leadership, negotiation & presentation skills

Ecommerce Portal Management Managing existing vendors and on-boarding new brands Driving top and bottom line Performing Cost Profit Analysis Inventory Management Order Processing Building Selection and Terms Negotiation Pricing Strategy and Negotiation Business Planning and Communication Vendor Management Drive to achieve Sales target. Responsible for budgeting and planning for Sales for specific Category. Planning for Sales Deals and implementing in the market. Negotiate with strong commercial and financial awareness. Create and/or implement a market leading position for specific category division which helps deliver significant market share growth, customer/retailer loyalty and profitable sales growth. Phase 2 will focus on supporting development of a new product offering in the same categories whilst ensuring a unique positioning within the market. Hardworking and ability to meet deadlines Reliability and stability Prior experience in a Ecommerce company will be an added advantage Ability to apply high attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a very dynamic environment Strong analytical and communication skills (internally and externally) Experience in leading supplier negotiations Distinct ability to understand and implement customer needs and market requirements Proficient in MS-Office, especially in MS Excel and Powerpoint Excellent verbal and written English language skills, further languages are an advantage.