Pricing Data Analyst Jobs

At Rona Inc., over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills. All that in a work environment that offers a lot of flexibility because the well-being of our teams is an everyday priority.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, and to grow and evolve within our family—one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey—we could be perfect for each other.

Workplace

Our head office being located in Boucherville, on the South Shore of Montreal, we know that some of our employees are concerned by the roadwork being carried out in the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel. That’s why we stood up an in-house advisory committee and implemented new work policies that provide our teams with even more flexibility, no matter where they live. Whether it’s working from home or having flexible hours – when a role requires employees to be physically present at the office –, we are constantly revaluating our practices to provide the best possible work environment to our employees.

Our expectations

The Analyst, Pricing Data is responsible for providing analyses, insights, and reports that help identify drivers of performance and guide appropriate tactical actions to improve financial outcomes.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate person to support the Pricing organization. The incumbent will be responsible for accurate execution and coordination of the pricing strategy. They will partner with Merchandising and Finance to elaborate proper strategy for each category and collaborate in the strategic projects for these categories.

Your role

• Act as a business partner with the Merchandising teams while being a facilitator with the FP&A Finance support teams
• Forecast margin/sales impact to the business due to various price changes
• Analyze market price fluctuations and propose recommendations in order to keep a competitive pricing position in the market
• Work with large, complex, and disparate data sources to draw meaningful inferences and insights
• Analyze and maintain price zones, develop strategy and guidance about KVI (Key Value Items) and special programs, including Pro Pricing, Buying in Bulk, etc.
• In collaboration with the Merchandising team, elaborate a pricing strategy aligned with the role and intent of the category
• Provide advice and financial recommendations, and identify risks and opportunities concerning pricing
• Identify opportunities for improvement, including new data sources, enhanced KPI, and better visualizations
• Implement base pricing strategy in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Design, develop, and distribute key reports/dashboards for the Pricing organization
• Maintain the integrity of the product pricing classification (i.e. KVI)

The Qualifications We Are Looking For

• Hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of data analysis, machine learning techniques, Multivariate Time Series Forecasting (ARIMAX, SARIMAX), and Linear Regression Models
• At least 2 years of experience in pricing and retail
• Bachelor's/Master's in Science, Business, Finance, Technology, Analytics, or related quantitative fields
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (MicroStrategy, Power BI)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, highly detail and action-oriented, and timely decision-making
• Experience working with analytical tools like SAS/R/Python, SQL, Alteryx/Knime
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Power Pivots, Power Query, VBA) and MS Access
• At least 4 to 6 years of analytics experience

Your benefits of working for Rona Inc. :

By joining the Rona Inc. family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• An employer that’s involved in the community
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• A highly flexible hybrid workplace
• Electric car charging stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Rona Inc. locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• And much more!

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. Rona Inc. is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.