Position Purpose:

The Sr. Analyst, Pricing Analytics provides pricing subject matter expertise through analysis and competitive intelligence to the development and execution of retail Pricing Strategies. The Sr. Analyst analyzes data, builds presentations, and answers business questions using insight, analytics, and professional judgement. The Sr. Analyst supports merchants directly by testing pricing strategies and consulting them to achieve sales and gross margin objectives.

The Sr. Analyst also works with cross functional partners, including assortment and space planning, finance, inventory planning, store operations and others to ensure end to end thinking on pricing strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

50% Design, implement and measure pricing actions to understand the trade-off between units, sales and gross margin. Utilize learnings to help merchants reach financial objectives20% Conduct research to become subject matter expert on a specific segment of pricing and statistical analysis10% Work across the organization and leverage cross functional teams to provide expert analytical support (i.e. domestic logistics or global supply chain costs20% Develop and deliver influential presentations that summarize complex analyses and drive effective business decisions

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This position reports to a Senior Manager.This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or master’s degree in business related fields such as Finance or EconomicsUnderstanding and ability to apply economic theories such as price elasticity of demandUnderstanding and ability to use statistics to support business decisions

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

2

Competencies:

Ability to learn very quickly and independentlyBusiness acumenProven ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex dataStrong communication skills: verbal and writtenProficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Access and other statistical software or pricing packages (i.e. SAS, Minitab, DemandTec)Ability to build relationships and work cross functionally with business partners