Pricing Analyst

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, and other food service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to efficiency, accuracy, & delivering competitive value across our operations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an analytical & detail-oriented Pricing Analyst to support pricing strategy, purchasing analytics, cost optimization, & data-driven decision-making across our organization. Position Summary The Pricing Analyst is responsible for analyzing product, vendor, purchasing, & pricing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve procurement strategies, & support business decisions. This role partners closely with Purchasing & other cross-functional teams to develop reporting processes, monitor key performance indicators, evaluate performance, & translate complex data into actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate is analytical, technically proficient, & business-minded with strong quantitative skills and the ability to identify trends, improve processes, & clearly communicate data-driven insights. Key Responsibilities Analyze product, vendor, purchasing, & pricing data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, & areas for improvement Evaluate product costs, vendor performance, alternative products, & sourcing opportunities to support purchasing decisions Identify & quantify opportunities to improve margins, procurement strategies, & overall cost performance Analyze transportation & supply chain costs to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies Develop recommendations based on quantitative analysis & clearly communicate findings to stakeholders Reporting & Performance Analytics Develop & maintain daily, weekly, & monthly reporting around key business metrics & KPIs Measure performance against established targets & benchmarks Analyze large data sets to identify trends, discrepancies, & business opportunities Standardize reporting processes, inputs, & outputs to improve accuracy & departmental efficiency Translate complex data into meaningful insights & actionable business recommendations Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support Identify opportunities to optimize purchasing, pricing, reporting, & supply chain processes Develop & maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to analytical & reporting processes Partner with Purchasing, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, & Operations to investigate business questions & develop solutions Support implementation of new reporting tools, analytical methodologies, & process improvements Assist with ad hoc analytical projects & initiatives designed to improve departmental performance Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field Previous experience as a Pricing, Financial, Business, Data, Supply Chain Analyst, or similar analytical role Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience analyzing data & developing quantitative or financial reports Strong analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations Ability to manage multiple priorities & collaborate effectively across departments Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of VBA and/or Python Experience with data cleaning, validation, & preparation Basic understanding of relational databases Familiarity with accounting principles & financial terminology Experience with purchasing, procurement, pricing, or supply chain analytics Experience in wholesale, distribution, retail, or another high-volume environment Competitive salary commensurate with experience 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy Six (6) Paid Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program, subject to eligibility & plan guidelines Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, which may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, & other optional benefits Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your Family #J-18808-Ljbffr Jetro Restaurant Depot