Pricing Analyst

Pricing Analyst

DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT INC

Saint Charles, MO Job Details 3 hours ago Qualifications Optimizing workflow processes Performance dashboard reports Dashboard development Economics Data visualization software proficiency Defect resolution root cause analysis Financial model construction Financial model development Managing pricing strategies for product lines Tooling Bachelor's degree in finance Competitive analysis Dashboard creation support Bachelor's degree in economics Mid-level Reporting and dashboarding tools Financial dashboard reporting Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Analysis skills Business intelligence tools Bachelor's degree Cost analysis Decision making Financial strategy recommendations Profitability analysis Business Administration Process improvement planning Root cause analysis Cross-functional collaboration Full Job Description Summary Reporting to the Services and Solutions Director, the Pricing Analyst is responsible for developing pricing strategies, analytics, and margin optimization, collaborating cross-functionally, improving pricing processes, and supporting leadership decisions, requiring 2-4 years of experience and strong analytical skills, with success measured by margin improvement, reduced manual work, and enhanced pricing governance .

Major responsibilities include:

Pricing Strategy Development & Execution Develop and recommend pricing strategies across: Product categories, Customer segments, Contract and program structures Evaluate trade-offs between: Margin optimization, Competitive positioning, Customer retention and growth Support pricing decision-making for: Strategic customers, High-revenue opportunities, Complex pricing scenarios End-to-End Margin Management Analyze and manage all components of margin, including, but not limited to: Product cost (PO, average, FBC), Freight programs and charges, Manufacturer rebates and incentives, Discount lists and contract pricing Create a consolidated view of margin performance across systems and pricing levers Identify and quantify: Margin leakage, Cost-to-serve variation Pricing Process Improvement Identify root causes: credits/rebills, manual corrections and drive initiatives to reduce rework. Support/backup the contract pricing team, participating in pricelist processing during times of high-volume pricing updates Data & Pricing Analytics Infrastructure Develop and maintain tools and models that: Improve pricing visibility Enable consistent decision-making Reduce reliance on manual analysis Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field and 2-4+ years related experience. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools, including: Financial modeling Data analysis and large dataset manipulation Scenario modeling Data visualization and dashboard development (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools) Strong project management skills - identifies, guides and follows-up to ensure timely and accurate task completion Effective communication skills - able to communicate to leadership, programmers and sales team in an understanding patient manner About Distribution Management Distribution Management is the largest privately owned wholesaler of IT consumables in the U.S. An early innovator of Managed Print Services, the company leverages top industry talent, a dedicated IT-Development team with experience in packaging SaaS services, and relationships with all segments of the print-provider value chain including major supplies manufacturers and dealers. In addition to being a leader in print management, Distribution Management specializes in IT supplies, equipment, office accessories and data storage media from 80 leading manufacturers. One- and two-day UPS ground delivery is available to 99% of the U.S. population. Visit www.distributionmgmt.com for more information.