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Job Summary:

This role is responsible for performing pricing analysis and recommendations for a global, blue chip consumer electronics company for the business in Asia and Latin America, supporting Create RFP/RFI submissions, and delivering financial analysis that directly informs pricing, margin, and investment decisions across the business.

The position partners closely with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Product, and Regional Finance teams to ensure analyses are accurate, actionable, and aligned with business objectives. This role provides meaningful exposure to senior leadership and plays a key part in pricing decisions and margin management across major customer programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pricing Analysis and Development

• Develop and assemble pricing analysis, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment across regions
• Analyze and reconcile submissions against historical data and cross-regional inputs to ensure data integrity
• Partner with U.S., Asia, and Latin America teams to gather, validate, and refine inputs
• Work closely with the U.S. teams to review, finalize, and submit proposals

Create Request for Proposals / Information (RFP / RFI)

• Develop a strong understanding of the Create business and build relationships across Sales, Operations, Estimating, Tooling, Product Development, and Purchasing
• Build financial models for new business opportunities, integrating cross-functional inputs
• Produce accurate, insightful P&Ls to support pricing strategies and investment decisions
• Translate financial analysis into pricing recommendations that balance competitiveness, margin, and risk
• Support commercial discussions by clearly articulating financial trade-offs and sensitivities
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of RFPs and RFIs

Financial Analysis & Business Partnership

• Identify and quantify opportunities to improve program profitability, optimize investment, and mitigate business risk
• Partner with Create and Ready business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable business recommendations for both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Support ad hoc analysis and presentations for senior leadership

III. Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or financial analysis in a corporate environment
• Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience working with ERP systems and large data sets
• Solid understanding of cost accounting in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Ability to synthesize data and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Must be 18 years or older

IV. Key Competencies

• Strong business judgment and commercial mindset
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capability
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Ability to balance detailed analysis with big-picture perspective
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; effective cross-functional collaborator
• Resourceful, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

About RTC

RTC masters the design and detail of retail, helping brands and retailers improve the shopping experience and grow their bottom line.  We design retail programs and environments, execute them globally, and build products that improve retail performance.  We provide our clients with a cohesive brand experience, expanded retail presence, and consistently better results at a lower total cost.  Learn more at http://www.rtc.com/.

Why should you consider a career at RTC?

Benefits 

• Hybrid Schedule with a minimum of two days in the office/week, once onboarding is complete
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Benefit Value Advisor and Member Rewards (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Commuter Transit benefit
• 401(K) Plan with company 6% match (we also offer a Roth option!)
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 16 PTO Days (full year)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance 

 Perks

• Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company sponsored volunteer events

Wellness  

• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but also for mental health breaks.
• Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
• Preventive Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
• Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at the Rolling Meadows location.
• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan.  Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.

Career Development & Training

We encourage your professional growth and development.  We offer mentors with deep industry experience and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long-term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

Compensation 

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $61,746-$93,854 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and could be above or below the range depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value of the position and provides opportunities for associates to progress as they grow and develop within the role.  Bonuses are paid based on RTC’s financial results.  Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are pro-rated based on the start date.  Program rules are subject to change at management’s discretion. 

RTC is an equal-opportunity employer.  Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, religion or any other basis prohibited by law. RTC is in compliance with Child Labor Laws.

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