Pricing Analyst - Remote

About Designer Brands At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward. About Designer Brands At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward. Pricing Analyst Location: Remote Department: Merchandise Operations Reports To: Supervisor, Pricing The Opportunity At Designer Brands, every price change, product update, and promotional event plays a role in delivering a seamless experience for our customers. As a Pricing Analyst, you'll be at the center of that work, supporting the execution of pricing and product data updates across multiple systems and sales channels. In this role, you'll help ensure pricing accuracy, maintain critical product data, and support the successful execution of promotions and business initiatives. If you enjoy working with data, have strong attention to detail, and take pride in getting the details right, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and fast-paced retail environment. What You'll Be Doing Pricing Execution & Maintenance Prepare bulk upload files using Choice Lists, Reprice Files, and Unit Letter (UL) Validation Lists. Submit bulk uploads to the Jesta system for pricing and product updates. Manually key in price changes when bulk uploads are not required, including off-cadence requests and MAP violations. Process product and pricing updates in Jesta, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Process and obtain approvals for Drop Ship price changes. Validation & Quality Assurance Follow up with stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals for price changes. Validate price change content and markdown (markup) dollar totals. Conduct spot checks to verify that price changes have been executed correctly. Reporting & Documentation Run and distribute price change reports for reprices and unit letters. Create store-specific PDFs for price changes related to reprices, unit letters, and promotional events. File completed price change PDFs for documentation and audit purposes. Data Integrity & System Updates Validate attribute accuracy. Prepare and process bulk uploads as needed for attribute updates. Process hierarchy changes. Process tax code changes. Exclusion Management Update Akeneo for exclusions related to MAP requirements and promotional events What You'll Need Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail, or a related field. Experience 1-2 years of experience in retail operations, data entry, or administrative support preferred. Experience with retail systems such as Jesta or similar ERP/PIM systems is a plus. Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data file formats (e.g., CSV, XLSX). Success in This Role Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and communication skills. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Basic analytical skills and the ability to spot discrepancies in data. Perks and Benefits You’ll Enjoy! Your Sole Well-Being: Our benefits package is crafted with our associates in mind! We support you with benefits like free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) w/ match, and more. Explore our offerings at Stride with Flexibility: We offer hybrid and remote work opportunities, giving you the freedom to stay connected, productive, and inspired—wherever you do your best work. Stepping Up Your Career: Take advantage of training programs, professional development, and education assistance to advance your career with a company that celebrates bold ideas and fresh perspectives. We are Shoe-Obsessed: Because we know a great pair of shoes can change your day, you’ll enjoy 30% off at DSW & DSW.com, plus discounts across our family of brands. #J-18808-Ljbffr Designer Brands