Senior Pricing Analyst

Reports To: Director, Pricing Analytics & Administration Direct Reports/Manages others: No This position is part of the Pricing team and reports to the Director of Pricing Analytics & Administration. The role is based in Vernon Hills, IL. Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week. Responsibilities Extract and compile customer & product sales data from SAP, Power BI, Data Lake, or all applicable sources to support the overall pricing team. Build and create profitability analytics models utilizing advanced Excel, Power Pivot and Power Query. Create impact analytics of different pricing scenarios on revenue and profitability. Key contributor to pricing changes data compilation, impact analytics, and pricing change performance evaluation at products and accounts level. Conduct ad-hoc analyses in support of pricing strategy, trade marketing, and product management. Work with Director of Pricing Analytics to develop & publish periodic price reporting. Conduct tracking of pricing forecast, price realization, and price opportunity identification. Work with Director of Pricing Analytics to conduct full lifecycle analysis to understand product value proposition, current or proposed price points, data gathering & cleansing, and deep dive advanced statistical analysis/modeling. Support the Pricing Strategy team to understand and design complex commercial pricing models leveraging data and analytics to develop and execute pricing strategies across various categories, suppliers, and customer segments. Support Sales teams operationally through deal support, data gathering through custom dashboard/reports development and analysis. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Informatics, or a related field required. Master’s degree or advanced certifications (e.g., analytics, finance, or data science) preferred. Experience 4+ years of progressive experience in pricing, business analytics, financial analysis, or related roles, with demonstrated success in driving data‑driven decisions and supporting cross‑functional initiatives. Skills Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and full Microsoft Office suite (required) Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms (preferred) Working knowledge of SQL, Python, SAP or Salesforce (preferred) Analytical & Business Skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Experience supporting pricing strategy, margin analysis, and financial modeling Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Advanced Excel Proficiency Complex Formula Development & Troubleshooting: Expertise in building and debugging advanced formulas, including nested functions, and dynamic array solutions Data Analysis & Summarization: Advanced use of PivotTables and PivotCharts to analyze large datasets and identify trends Data Modeling & Transformation: Proficiency with Power Query and Power Pivot for data cleansing, transformation, and model creation Automation & Efficiency: Experience with Macros and VBA solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency Visualization & Reporting: Ability to create dynamic dashboards and interactive reports to effectively communicate insights and drive business decisions Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 annually, bonus eligible. Benefits: After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust‑Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust‑Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Euclid Chemical Company