Pricing Analyst

Job Summary

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for providing price recommendations and executing pricing strategies in an effort to grow profits. This person will evaluate and analyze retail data to make recommendations for new and current item pricing, identify discrepancies, and create solutions to pricing issues. He or she will help Hillman understand the impact of pricing decisions to their business.

Essential Job Functions*

• Extract data from databases to develop and review customer pricing models for assigned categories
• Maintains the category and marketplace review schedule for assigned divisions and schedules reviews
• Develops planning scenarios and monitors performance of key items compared to forecasted results
• Create analysis/reports, inputs category roles, item strategies, financial objectives, and price images
• First point of contact for incoming retail calls and troubleshoot issues as needed
• Review system generated cost changes for accuracy and alignment, review new items based on marketplace competition.
• Ability to review and analyze large, complex data sets to execute pricing strategies that directly impact profitability

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Pricing Analyst is expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 yrs related experience

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with excel, word, and other office suite products
• Understanding of the dynamics of price elasticity and consumer price perception
• Understanding of merchandising terminology
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Office: Sedentary.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Other details

• Job Family Administration
• Pay Type Salary
• Telecommute % 50

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