The Pricing Administrator at Adtran primarily coordinates the review, approval, assignment, and communication of pricing for all products and services globally. This role involves maintaining accurate pricing data in Adtran's ERP system, conducting research and analysis to support pricing strategy decisions, collaborating with Contracts/Legal on terms that may impact pricing, and ensuring timely communication of pricing for bids and proposals.

For the Pricing Administrator role at Adtran, a high school diploma or GED is required, along with up to two years of customer service experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, is essential. While a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications is preferred along with any ERP experience, we're also open to candidates who bring relevant experience from telemarketing or sales roles.

A successful Pricing Administrator at Adtran should possess strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Excel for data analysis and reporting. Familiarity with BaaN ERP software is a plus, as you'll be maintaining crucial pricing information within the system. Overall, the ability to work efficiently in various software environments will greatly benefit performance in this role.

As a Pricing Administrator at Adtran, you will collaborate regularly with several teams including Sales Operations, Contracts/Legal, and executive management. Building strong partnerships with these departments is essential to ensure effective price strategy execution and resolve any pricing discrepancies that may arise.

While 0-2 years of customer service experience are required for the Pricing Administrator role at Adtran, the position is also suitable for recent graduates or those looking to start their career in pricing and finance. If you have a proactive attitude and are willing to learn, this could be a great opportunity for you!

When answering this question, emphasize your understanding of the pricing coordination, collaboration across teams, and the maintenance of accurate pricing data in the ERP system. Highlight its importance for financial reporting and how it impacts not only customer relationships but also overall company strategy.

Tailor your response to include any relevant customer service experience, your familiarity with data management or analysis, and any knowledge you have about pricing strategies or ERP systems. Remember to include examples that demonstrate your analytical skills and teamwork.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and maintaining communication with your team. Mention specific examples of times you've successfully navigated stressful situations, showing how you remain calm and focused to achieve the desired outcomes.

In your answer, provide specific examples of how you've used Excel to analyze data, create reports, or manage information. If you have experience with advanced Excel functions or data visualization, be sure to mention those as well!

When answering this question, outline steps you would take to verify the error, notify the appropriate stakeholders, and implement corrective actions. Emphasize the importance of accuracy in pricing and your commitment to maintaining the integrity of data.

Highlight your communication skills and ability to foster teamwork. Discuss how you would establish a clear process for addressing discrepancies and encourage open dialogue between departments to ensure a swift resolution.

Focus on what excites you about the company culture, the role itself, and the potential for growth within the department. Show enthusiasm for contributing to a well-respected tech company and how you align with its values and mission.

Be ready to share a specific instance where you utilized data to support a decision-making process, whether in pricing, sales, or another area. Emphasize the results of your analysis and its impact on the outcome.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, using tools like to-do lists or project management software, and setting realistic deadlines. Share any personal anecdotes that demonstrate your organizational skills.

Explain the significance of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in maintaining financial integrity and transparency within the company. Showcase your understanding of how rigorous adherence to these controls ensures trust and reliability in fiscal reporting and decision-making processes.