Pricing Analyst

About the Role

The Pricing Analyst supports the development and execution of pricing strategies that drive profitable growth while maintaining a competitive position in the retail marketplace. This role is responsible for analyzing pricing trends, monitoring competitor activity, managing category performance, and executing pricing decisions. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to balance data analysis with timely pricing execution while collaborating closely with Merchandising and other cross-functional partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned grocery/sundries categories by monitoring pricing, margin performance, and competitive positioning.
• Develop data-driven pricing recommendations that balance competitiveness, profitability, and value.
• Execute pricing changes accurately while ensuring alignment against pricing operational targets.
• Monitor category margins by monitoring financial performance against forecasts and identifying corrective actions to achieve planned goals.
• Evaluate category performance and recommend pricing adjustments to achieve sales, margin, and financial goals.
• Evaluate key business metrics to understand category performance and determine which pricing levers can be adjusted to improve results.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support pricing decisions and business initiatives.
• Assess large datasets to identify pricing opportunities, trends, and areas for optimization.
• Ensure pricing strategies are aligned with overall business objectives, revenue targets, and profitability goals.
• Take ownership of ad hoc analyses, special projects, and strategic initiatives as business needs evolve.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Understanding of pricing strategy, margin management, and category financial performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Familiarity with AI tools, including ChatGPT, is recognized and valued.

This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.

Pay Range: $62,000.00 - $81,500.00