Manager, Market & Pricing Analysis

Manager, Market & Pricing Analysis Overview The Market Insights & Pricing Manager plays a pivotal role in guiding Mueller Water Products’ commercial strategy by combining advanced market intelligence with rigorous pricing analysis. This role is responsible for translating data into actionable insights that enhance pricing performance, market positioning, and profitability across channels, products, and regions. Roughly 50% of the role focuses on pricing analysis, while the other 50% is dedicated to market and competitive insights that inform strategic and tactical decisions across the organization. Key Responsibilities Pricing Strategy, Analysis & Execution Maintain and enhance pricing databases, inputs, and analytical tools, ensuring integrity and accuracy of data feeding into strategic and transactional pricing decisions. Conduct margin, discount, and project analyses to identify pricing trends, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities across regions and product lines. Recommend and implement price adjustments in alignment with market dynamics, cost drivers, and business objectives, ensuring stakeholder buy‑in and clear communication. Monitor and report pricing KPIs, including pricing attainment, discount behavior, and adherence to guardrails, through dashboards and performance reviews. Collaborate with Sales and Product Management to evaluate non‑standard pricing requests and ensure commercial decisions align with profitability targets. Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence Gather and analyze market, customer, and competitive data to identify growth opportunities in key segments such as water infrastructure, utilities, and construction supply. Synthesize macroeconomic and industry trends such as infrastructure investment, raw material costs, and regulatory developments into actionable insights for senior management. Develop dashboards and reports tracking market share, channel dynamics, pricing competitiveness, and customer sentiment. Prepare executive presentations and strategic briefings summarizing insights and recommending clear commercial actions or adjustments. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Finance to ensure cost, margin, and pricing data integrity. Collaborate with multiple functions to align pricing policies and analysis. Work closely with Sales and Product Management to inform go‑to‑market strategies and value‑based pricing initiatives. Liaise with IT and Data Analytics teams to enhance pricing and insights reporting systems, automation, and visualization tools. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred). Experience 5–8 years of experience in pricing analysis, market intelligence, or commercial strategy within B2B industrial, manufacturing, or construction sectors. Proven record of improving pricing performance and delivering actionable insights to senior stakeholders. Experience with distributor or channel‑based pricing structures preferred. Skills Strong analytical, quantitative, and commercial acumen. Advanced proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools (Quicksight, Tableau). Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems (Enterprise One, Salesforce). Strong presentation and storytelling ability to translate analysis into business recommendations. Knowledge of pricing methodologies (cost‑plus, value‑based, and competitive pricing). Experience with analytical or modeling tools (Python, R, Alteryx) a plus. Performance Indicators Measurable improvement in margin and price realization. Increased adoption of data‑driven insights in commercial decision‑making. Timeliness, quality, and business impact of insights and pricing recommendations. Leadership feedback on collaboration and strategic influence. Behavioral Competencies Strategic Thinker: Connects data insights to business implications. Commercially Minded: Understands both customer value and internal profitability drivers. Collaborative Influencer: Works effectively across Sales, Finance, and Product teams. Continuous Learner: Stays informed on market, industry, and pricing best practices. Other Compensation & Benefits Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well‑being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company‑provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal‑employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. Notice of E‑Verify Participation This employer participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a web‑based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. 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