Pricing Analyst (Oregon Based - Remote) (Finance)

***REMOTE - WORK FROM HOME BUT LOOKING TO HIRE SOMEONE BASED IN OREGON DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS.**

PURPOSE:

Strategically analyze pricing data to provide retail price suggestions and execute pricing strategies to retailers to grow profits for our customers. Evaluate and analyze retail data to make recommendations for new and current item pricing, identify discrepancies, and create solutions to pricing issues. Helps retailers understand the impact of pricing decisions on their business. Sells pricing services to retailers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Extract data from databases to develop and review customer pricing models for assigned categories.
• Maintains the category and marketplace review schedule for assigned divisions and schedules reviews (weekly).
• Develops planning scenarios for approval by category managers. Monitors performance of key items compared to forecasted results.
• Inputs category roles, item strategies, financial objectives, and price images into the pricing system.
• Create analysis/reports, such as Going in Gross reports and Warehouse Movement reports, for retailers, account managers, and pricing managers.
• First point of contact for incoming retail calls and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Review system generated cost changes for accuracy and alignment, and review new items based on marketplace competition.
• Ability to review and analyze large, complex data sets to execute pricing strategies that directly impact a retailer's profitability.
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• 1-2 years related experience.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and other office suite products.
• Understanding of the dynamics of price elasticity and consumer price perception.
• Understanding of merchandising terminology.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone. and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting. and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.