Pricing Operations Specialist

About the role

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution accuracy, and coordination of Supplier Cost and Retail changes after initial SKU creation within the Pricing Operations Team. The role oversees complex, high volume pricing initiatives and ensures seamless execution of pricing strategies at the store level by partnering across Merchandising, Marketing, Store Operations, IT, and Visual teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Pricing Workflow and systems execution where all pricing-related events are submitted from internal business partners.
• Participate in weekly Business Rhythm Meetings with the Merchant Teams providing updates, insights, and guidance on pricing execution and impacts.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchant teams, Category Managers, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Store Operations, and IT to ensure alignment and successful execution of pricing initiatives.
• Research and resolve pricing issues as reported by stores and/or system-generated reports, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Provide fact-based guidance to the Buyers when working through issues.
• Responsible for maintaining 100% accuracy for all pricing events.
• Audit pricing event details for 100% accuracy.
• Write weekly store communications for all pricing events to be distributed to all stores.
• Manage to all pricing deadlines to ensure Service Level Agreements are met.
• Manage Store Closing retail uploads with third party service.
• Maintain Store Zone Assignments across multiple Zone Groups including validation and auditing for 100% accuracy.
• Manage and execute DSD Cost and /or Retail uploads (Beer & Wine, Dairy, Bread, and Tobacco).
• Manage Weekly New Store Grand Opening promotional pricing events.
• Maintain SKU Detail Files for all pricing events (PPCs, CPCs, CBPs, TPRs, and Promotions).
• Participate in testing of promotional events to validate execution and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and deliver professional PowerPoint presentations to communicate pricing execution process and system execution.
• Contribute to special projects, ad hoc analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives related to pricing and promotions.

Requirements

• Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week.
• Ability to prioritize and manage to timelines.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain effective relationships with Buyers, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, IT, Store Ops and Management.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Proficient with verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in root cause analysis.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 1–3+ years of experience in Pricing Operations, Retail Operations, Business Systems, or a related field within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Computer Skills: High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is required.

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $52,000-$60,000.