Manager, Pricing Competitive Intelligence
2 months ago
Work Location Type: Hybrid
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
Position Details:
Under limited guidance, is responsible for managing Pricing Competitive Intelligence Specialists/Analysts and establishing processes and strategies to increase the quantity and quality of competitive information to support market relevant pricing at the SKU level.
You will report to the Director, Primary Pricing Strategy.
You Will:
- Develop and manage strategies for competitive data collection to support setting primary prices for Grainger's full product assortment.
- Collaborate with category pricing team and support standard work pricing by increasing the quantity and quality of competitive information for relevant competitors.
- Analyze large competitor datasets to provide senior leadership with competitive intelligence insights & trends.
- Collaborate with business partners across Pricing, Merchandising, Private Brand Strategy, and GTG in pursuit of successful project outcomes and overcoming complex business challenges.
- Manage several external business partner relationships supporting key business capabilities
- Attract, select, coach, and develop Pricing team members to achieve engaging work environment and performance.
- Partner with business leaders to anticipate and meet customer needs/requirements while meeting company financial and growth objectives.
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics with emphasis in business preferred
- 5+ years' experience in Pricing or similar field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Expertise in analytical thinking, data analysis, interpretation, complex problem solving
- Superior skills in analytical systems tools such as Excel, SPS, Sequel, etc.
- Excellent presentation skills to small and large teams
- Strong business understanding
- Customer focus
- Ability to work in tight timeframes
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
- Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
- Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
- A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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