At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Why Join CNG?

Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity.

Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners.

Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.

Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations.

The Role

From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters—and own it all.

Schedule: Hybrid Schedule, Business hours

Location: Chicago, IL

What You'll Do

• Prioritize and respond to quote requests submitted through Salesforce within 24 hours, which includes:

  • Pulling relevant cost and “like-product” sales data to support quote development

  • Re-quote expired quotes as needed

  • Resolve escalations from Pricing Operations Specialists; escalate to the Director Pricing where needed

• Support the Director Pricing:

  • Pull data for large RFP submissions and contract renewal price negotiations

  • Support customer base price changes, including notifications and pricing system updates

  • Provide backup support for key pricing activities as needed

• Maintain pricing data, contracts, tools and dashboards in internal systems:

  • Understand market indices supporting price change calculations

  • Update pricing grids and prices within Salesforce

• Serve as a process lead and first point of escalation for the Pricing Operations team:

  • Support day-to-day questions related to quoting, pricing policies and systems

  • Spot-audit quotes and pricing updates for accuracy and compliance

• Serve as a super user and trainer for pricing systems and processes:

  • Train and onboard Pricing Operations Specialists

  • Maintain SOPs, job aids and process documentation

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Salesforce and Excel-based pricing tools

• Lead continuous process improvement projects, including requirements definition and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Special projects as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or other related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in pricing, pricing operations or a related analytical role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pricing or a related analytical role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the flexible packaging industry is preferred.
• Strong financial background is considered a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated experience acting as a subject matter expert, mentor or trainer to peers.
• Proven ability to document processes and drive consistent adherence to them across a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality of data.
• This is a hybrid role, with minimum of 3 days in office.

Compensation & Benefits 

Total Rewards:

• Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• Holiday Pay
• Paid vacation 
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities across 18+ facilities

Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.

Charter Next Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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