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

Pricing, Purchasing & Cost Analysis

• 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
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• 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

For immediate consideration, please forward resumes to Samantha England: View email address on click.appcast.io