Where you will work
Clearwater Paper stands out as a premier independent supplier of paperboard
packaging products to North American converters. Corporate Headquarters is in
Spokane, Washington, our corporate team works to support our operations while
creating a thriving environment for employees and customers alike,
If you are based out of Spokane, you’ll enjoy our collaborative office space,
regular team and community events and a city known for its natural beauty and
outdoor recreation. For our remote employees, we work well across multiple time
zones, respecting your schedules and setting up opportunities for you to get to
know co-workers and see our operations firsthand.
Guided by our core values of commitment, collaboration, communication, courage
and character, we create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued
and empowered to do their best work.
This is a remote role. For employees based in Spokane, WA there will be a hybrid
work model.
What you will do
This role serves as a strategic business partner to the commercial organization,
leading commercial operations, advanced analytics, and governance of key
pricing, customer, rebate, freight, and master data processes. Drives data
integrity, reporting excellence, and process optimization across business
systems while transforming complex data into actionable insights that support
decision-making and commercial strategy execution. As a subject matter expert,
this position collaborates closely with sales, finance, supply chain, customer
service, and other cross-functional teams to enhance business performance,
streamline operations, and ensure effective execution of commercial objectives.
Analytics & Business Support
Develop and deliver advanced reporting, dashboards, and analytics that
provide actionable insights into sales performance, revenue, pricing,
inventory, order activity, customer profitability, and commercial
effectiveness
Analyze commercial and operational data to identify trends, risks,
opportunities, and performance drivers, providing recommendations to sales
leadership
Lead complex ad hoc analyses and business modeling efforts to support
strategic planning, pricing decisions, customer initiatives, and operational
improvements
Investigate data and report discrepancies, determine root causes, and drive
timely resolution to minimize business impacts
Support audit activities through preparation of accurate reporting,
documentation, and analytical evidence
Serve as a trusted advisor to commercial leadership by translating data into
strategic recommendations that drive business outcomes
Operations & Systems Management
Govern commercial pricing, freight, customer agreements, payment terms,
rebates, and Commercial Information Request (CIR) processes to ensure
compliance, accuracy, and timely execution
Lead rebate administration activities including validation, calculation,
reporting, approval management, and payment processing
Manage commercial master data, customer setup, routing, pricing, product
configurations, and related system data to ensure accurate execution and
reporting
Establish and monitor controls, documentation, and governance standards to
maintain data integrity, consistency, and compliance across commercial
systems
Serve as a primary escalation resource for complex commercial operations
issues and partner with relevant teams to resolve issues and improve
processes
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and
system enhancements that increase efficiency, scalability, reporting
capabilities, and data quality
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as the commercial operations subject matter expert for systems,
processes, reporting, and business data
Build strong partnerships across functions to achieve commercial objectives
and resolve complex operational, data, and customer-related issues
Influence stakeholders through insights, recommendations, and data-driven
solutions that support business decision-making
Deliver training, guidance, and knowledge-sharing while championing process
governance, standardization, and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field required. May consider equivalent work
experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of experience in commercial operations, sales operations, business
analytics, or related functions
2+ years of experience with pricing administration, rebate management, master
data and commercial analytics
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools used for reporting,
modeling, and business decision support
Proficiency with ERP, CRM, reporting, and commercial operations systems, with
the ability to quickly learn and optimize new technologies and processes
(i.e. Elixir, CRM/SalesTrackR, Candesce, EdiStok)
Travel <10%
Physical Demands
Work primarily in an office environment with extended periods of sitting,
frequent computer use, repetitive hand and arm movements, and periodic
standing, walking, and movement throughout office and meeting areas
Entry into manufacturing, warehouse, or operational areas requires compliance
with safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE),
including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear
Occasional physical activities such as lifting, carrying, bending, reaching,
or moving materials, as required by the role
Total Rewards
We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive
total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data.
Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate’s job-related
knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Benefits, including medical,
dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off
includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our
compensation philosophy, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team
at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com
[Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com].
Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status
(including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based
nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be
currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must
not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the
United States.
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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful
candidate is selected.