Durban: Pricing Clerk posted by Tower Group

Job Summary
The Pricing Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date product pricing. This includes ensuring compliance with company pricing strategies, monitoring cost fluctuations, updating systems, and supporting sales and finance teams with accurate price information.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Capture and update product pricing on internal ERP systems .
Monitor and adjust pricing according to raw material costs, packaging costs, and market fluctuations.
Ensure correct pricing is reflected on invoices, quotations, and product lists.
Verify price changes are authorized and implemented consistently across all platforms.
Maintain accurate records of all pricing changes, approvals, and effective dates.
Assist with pricing audits and ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.
Compile and distribute updated price lists to relevant departments (sales, invoicing and accounts).
Track supplier costs (grain, packaging materials, logistics) and report potential price impact.
Assist management in reviewing competitor pricing and market trends.
Provide costing support for new product development or repackaged items.

Qualifications and Skills
Education/Experience:
Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics/Accounting
Diploma/Certificate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Supply Chain (advantageous).
13 years experience in pricing, costing, or admin within FMCG/warehousing/manufacturing.
Experience in FMCG industry advantageous.
Proficiency in ERP systems (Sage Evolution, or similar) and MS Excel.