Pricing Manager

National Pricing Manager The Pricing Manager will help establish a National Pricing Function which includes strategic development and guidance; process optimization, data governance and stewardship, tool development and deployment, reporting/analytics/insights; training and change management; he/she will partner closely with the Divisions to ensure the pricing strategy is brought to life both at the National & Division level. Main responsibilities Develop, construct, and guide enterprise strategic decisions around pricing, sales and profit optimization, data governance, business rules, pricing exceptions, training, and process efficiency for all Divisions, Banners and Stores Create Pricing Strategies, CPI Targets & Goals, Category & Item Roles, Price Area recommendations, Promotion optimization, and other KPI metrics/reports with clear and concise communication to Division and Senior leadership Leverage category financial levers including sales, markdowns, funding, and profitability as inputs to our pricing strategy Utilize & imbed customer shopping behaviors, customer segmentation, category & item strategies, and key business drivers as inputs to our pricing strategy Provide Pricing recommendations & Insights to Senior Leadership, Division teams, and Pricing Managers including developing period, quarterly and annual Pricing SLT, AOP, BOD, and ER documents Manage & Oversee price optimization software and tool selection (Base & Promotion Pricing), data management & testing, deployment, training & change management, and process improvement to improve company financial performance (sales, profit, unit improvement) and customer price perception Perform and execute complex business analyses and projects from concept to completion to drive sales & profits, business efficiencies, including data driven insights that lead to tangible business benefits Lead & manage large data-related pricing projects, collaborating with cross-functional departments to develop and implement improved reporting and data processes Develop and implement recommendations for continuous process and system improvements, including identifying ways to automate analyses and processes Own, Manage and maintain Pricing Master Data including OB-NB, brand and size relationships, competitor relationships, product match and linking, and item grouping (NCRC) Own & Manage relationship with Competitive Intelligence vendor across all divisions including vendor selection and management, data validation, product linking, and system expansion Continually evaluate competitors and marketplace dynamics to assess the impact on our business and develop related pricing strategy recommendations Partner with senior leadership and division leadership teams to develop business initiatives to drive enterprise value and related pricing implications. Anticipate marketplace events and develop “what-if” scenarios to address changing business dynamics Collaborate and partner with 3rd Party vendors and consulting firms on strategic initiatives Build a strong partnership and collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, consulting on how to attain their business goals by leveraging data and insights Design reports and executive summaries and work closely with cross-functional teams to clearly and concisely communicate analytical findings/recommendations to key stakeholders Assist Legal and Real Estate teams with Pricing related research and analytics Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Statistics, or equivalent experience 2 plus years of Category experience recommended 5 plus years of Pricing related experience preferred 5 plus years of Analytical and, or financial experience Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite+ Experience with SQL preferred, Snowflake and Python ideal Adept with Business Intelligence tools including report development Ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information clearly and concisely Act as a change agent who can gain consensus and influence action High degree of initiative; must be able to work independently and be a team player Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent oral and written communication skills including training and change management Documented and trained different aspects of pricing and processes desired Travel Requirements: approximately 30% across all Divisions and geography Benefits Competitive wages paid weekly Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay) Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve #J-18808-Ljbffr