Pricing Analyst Jobs

Company:
Finning International Inc.
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Permanent
Position Overview:
Pricing data, strategy and revenue analytics are increasingly impacting traditional businesses, and the heavy equipment business is no exception. Through system and quoting controls, improved administration, revenue analytics and strategic optimization, Finning is working to identify market willingness to pay and dynamic optimization opportunities.
This position is responsible for conducting pricing analytics, developing and implementing pricing strategies, and administering pricing changes based on analysis that will profitably grow the Finning business while enhancing customer loyalty.
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Major Job Functions:
Lead differentiating regional pricing project work

• Identification of gaps in pricing systems, tools, and processes to develop solutions for improvement

Analyze pricing discount and uplift strategies

• Provide recommendations to management with evidence-based support
• Propose changes to the pricing strategies with a plan of how to execute.
• Utilize existing business tools to visualize and communicate recommendations

Provide analysis to support development of regional and corporate equipment marketing programs

• Evaluate program effectiveness after completion
• Dive into where improvements can be made and provide recommendations to management

Review competitive intelligence, lost sales data, and customer / sales rep feedback

• Recommend targeted pricing adjustments to reflect what is happening in the market
• Provide analysis and coordination on inventory movement across equipment streams

Ensure all pricing structures and loyalty programs are evaluated and updated according to proper structures and schedules

• Give Sales Managers and Product Managers visibility to detailed revenue and pricing information via consistent reporting
• Work with business contacts to evaluate market and customer behavior on how pricing can drive loyalty

Accountability:

• Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner and maintain effective relationships with internal departments and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide timely and accurate in-depth analysis for regional equipment sales teams, Sales Managers, Branch Managers, and Pricing Leadership.
• Responsible for the analysis and development of regional corporate pricing strategies
• Provide recommendations on the development of corporate pricing strategies

Qualifications for the role:

• Proficient with MS Office applications and internal systems.
• Completion of pricing specific training / professional development
• 5+ years of experience in an analytical role with progressing levels of responsibility, with 2+ years in a Pricing, Economics, or Marketing analyst role
• Well versed in SQL and data analysis tools and techniques.
• Masters level (MBA) considered an asset.
• Bachelors’ degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and attentive to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative and decisiveness

We are committed to diversity at Finning, to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.