Pricing Specialist
Auburn, WA, US, 98001
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.
Summary
The Pricing Specialist plays a critical role in managing strategic pricing operations to ensure accurate data entry, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination between Commercial Finance and Sales Execution teams. This position is responsible for analyzing pricing strategies, maintaining pricing systems, and supporting revenue optimization initiatives. Acting as a key liaison across departments, the Pricing Specialist drives operational excellence, enhances pricing accuracy, and contributes to achieving business objectives through proactive execution and process improvement.
In this role, you will
- Process Pricing Updates: Review and enter pricing changes in Vistaar and ERP systems, ensuring compliance with state laws and company policies; escalate discrepancies promptly.
- Ensure Data Accuracy: Maintain consistent, accurate pricing data to support sales teams and external stakeholders.
- Activate New Items: Set up new products with complete, compliant data (costs, taxes) and activate pricing to ensure timely sales readiness and minimize delays.
- Manage Data Integrity: Perform ongoing data cleanup, deal lifecycle management, and removal of discontinued items to maintain system accuracy.
- Administer Pricing Engine: Manage Vistaar functions, including price groups, deal tags, and sub-brand adjustments, ensuring smooth operational transitions.
- Review Overrides & Credits: Evaluate pricing overrides and credit requests for policy compliance; reconcile depletion allowances and escalate unresolved issues.
- Support Supplier Operations: Assist with onboarding new supplier items and deals; decommission discontinued products across systems to prevent future purchase activity.
- Compile Billing Data: Gather and process month-end billing data for invoicing and reconciliation; generate reports using Power Query and publish accurate Excel summaries.
What you bring to RNDC
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
- Minimum 3+ years of related experience, ideally in pricing, finance, or sales operations.
- Previous experience in the Wine & Spirits industry strongly preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to perform basic calculations, understand cost structures, and identify gross profit leakage.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems, Vistaar, and MicroStrategy; ability to learn new software and troubleshoot effectively.
- Understanding of ERP data integrity and pricing systems.
- Knowledge of RNDC ERPs, Vistaar, and MicroStrategy preferred.
- Ability to sit, use hands, reach, and communicate effectively.
- Occasionally lift/move up to 10 lbs; vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision.
- Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Vistaar, MicroStrategy, RNDC ERP systems.
- Standard office setting; reasonable accommodations available.
What's in it for you
- 401(k) with company matching
- Medical, dental and vision benefits*
- Paid Time Off Program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
- Paid volunteer time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid caregivers leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid training
- Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
- Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
*Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.
Bonus if you bring
Compensation
This compensation information is a good faith estimate and provided in accordance with Washington's state law. Similar positions located outside of this jurisdiction may not necessarily receive the same compensation. The salary generally starts at $51,000 up to $63,700. The salary is an estimate based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
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RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please email applicantaccommodation@rndc-usa.com.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue