Patrick Dhooghe

Pricing Analyst

Greater Pittsburgh Region

About

As a Pricing Analyst at Kennametal, I support the Advanced Material Solutions (AMS) business unit by developing scalable pricing structures that drive margin growth and sales. I focus on pricing for specialized materials and contracts, using in-depth analysis to optimize profitability and uncover strategic opportunities. With a background in regional pricing and a track record of successful price actions, I bring a data-driven, collaborative approach to every challenge—translating insights into impactful results.

Experience

  • Pricing Analyst – Advanced Material Solutions (AMS) at Kennametal
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Develop scalable pricing structures to drive margin growth and sales across the AMS business unit • Price specialized materials and contracts to align with market trends and profitability goals • Perform sales and pricing analysis to identify margin improvement opportunities • Support cross-functional teams with data-driven insights and strategic pricing recommendations • Refine pricing tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and execution

  • Lennox (2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Regional Pricing Analyst
      Oct 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Managed pricing strategies and analytics for the South Central Region of a Fortune 500 company. • Implemented strategic price actions leading to $20M+ in price attainment within the first year. • Develop and deliver training programs on pricing optimization and sales strategies. • Provide data-driven insights to District and Regional Sales managers for contract negotiations.

    • Graduate Sales Academy
      Jan 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      ● Conducted new customer onboarding for the Phoenix and Charlotte Districts. ● Received training in marketing, product, and selling. ● Conducted research to develop sales insights, presenting findings to Lennox Executives. ● Rode along with Territory Managers on prospecting calls to new dealers. ● Worked in the Lennox stores, pulling orders, answering calls, and assisting customers at the counter.

    • Sales Intern
      Oct 2022 - Jan 2023 · 4 mos

      ● Worked with the Residential New Construction team to streamline sales processes and prospecting efforts. ● Collaborated with marketing to revamp the RNC team’s marketing material. ● Revised and updated the conversion material for the National Accounts and Business Development teams.

  • Accounting Clerk at Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas LLP
    Mar 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

    ● Assistant to the Law Firm's Accounting and Billing Specialists ● Responsibilities include reviewing and editing pre-bills, work with timekeepers to manage the appeal efforts for audited invoices, pursuing extended A/R, updating clients payment and billing status, and assisting in other accounting tasks/projects. ● Additionally, I assist the attorneys with their time entries for billing and any other miscellaneous tasks they need help with.

  • Private Lesson Program Director at Soggy Zoggy Aquatics
    Jun 2018 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    ● Act as the current Director of the companies Private Lesson Program. ● Developed and managed the Program’s processes, increasing the program's weekly lesson sales by 50 percent. ● Acted as Deck Manager, directing the flow of lessons, opening and closing facilities, and taking care of all the customer’s questions or concerns. ● Worked directly with parents or customers to provide excellent customer service. ● Managed my personal private lesson schedules, coordinating with Soggy Zoggy Aquatics and the city of Irving, which included documenting customer contact and billing information. ● Taught basic through advanced level group lessons, to individuals from ages of 3 - 50 years old.