Founded in 1923 by Roy Thorp, Thorp Controls, formerly Barr-Thorp Electric Company, is a third generation, family-owned business that has grown through consistently delivering outstanding service, quality products, and expert support. Our industry edge is supplying automation products that require engineering assistance for proper selection and installation. However, as a full-line distributor, we offer a full breadth of products, including items that are commonly considered commodities.

Our diverse customer base comprises OEMs, system integrators, and industrial users. Thorp Controls works hard to ensure our customers' operations run optimally and sustainably. We offer expertise in applying the best technology to improve production flow. Whether they are an OEM needing new ideas or a plant engineer trying to fix an ongoing problem. We have a century of excellence behind us, and Thorp Controls will figure it out.

Thorp Controls has seven locations in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Colorado. We believe that outsourcing can be avoided by implementing the right technology.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to support our pricing team in either our Merriam, KS or Springfield, MO office. The Pricing Assistant plays a key role in organizing and maintaining pricing data, supporting internal communication, and assisting with fundamental data analysis to help drive informed business decisions.

• Schedule: This is a part-time position requiring 25–30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Daily hours are flexible, but all work must be completed between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Compensation: Starting at $20/hour (negotiable based on experience and qualifications)

What you'll do

• Provide administrative support to the pricing team
• Assist with reviewing, loading, updating, and tracking special pricing agreements
• Gather, clean, and prepare reports for pricing analysis
• Communicate with other internal departments regarding updates, renewals, and deadlines
• Perform data entry with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Stay organized and meet timelines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn new tasks with guidance from supervisors or peers
• Dependable and able to work independently once trained
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Natural curiosity and problem-solving instincts
• Calm, confident demeanor when managing multiple tasks or deadlines
• Interest in data, systems, and process improvement