About the job
Must-haves / required skill set:
- Data science/Statistics background* Bachelor’s or Master’s in STEM fields - programs include Analytics, IT, Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Engineering* Proficiency in SQL, Python, R and Data Engineering* 5 + years experience minimum
Good to have / preferred skill set:
- PhDs in STEM/quantitative fields: Operations research, Applied Math, Machine Learning, etc. * Experience in Pricing, Revenue management, Commercial excellence, Marketing, Supply chain, other data-intensive functional areas* Direct MRO Distribution experience* Experience leading a highly technical team
Job Summary
Leads a team of Pricing Analysts to develop and utilize data insights in pricing the assortment of a business to business distributor while partnering with stakeholders from other functional teams to ensure that pricing optimizes both sales performance and company profitability.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Leads the development and execution of the organization’s price strategy.* Consults and advises senior merchandising leaders on all pricing decisions.* Ensures that competitive insights, data, and price elasticity are elements of price strategy.* Champions company response to market conditions as they impact pricing.* Analyzes sales trends and transactions to ensure pricing meets all market levels.* Partners with peer leaders to develop, test, and implement creative approaches to customer discounts.* Reviews and improves operating processes and performance metrics related to list prices and business performance.* Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.* Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.* Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.* Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).* Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.