Analyst Pricing Strategy (12-month contract)

Sobeys; Stellarton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

10% in-store discount

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee discount

Job summary

A grocery retailer based in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia is seeking an Analyst Pricing Strategy for a 12-month contract. This entry-level role focuses on pricing analysis to support the merchandise category strategy. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and preferably experience with SAP. Benefits include a comprehensive package and in-store discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with a DEC.
• Strong analytical skills using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain retail pricing strategy for assigned category.
• Collect and validate competitive retail prices.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Track pricing across categories and recommend new retail prices to maintain margins.
• Analyze business intelligence or governance reports (SAP, BW, Nielsen, etc.) to identify pricing opportunities.
• Run price optimization scenarios and provide suggestions to maximise sales and profitability.
• Support stores by resolving pricing issues that impact stores, customers, and partners.
• Investigate pricing or audit issues that affect margins and implement corrective solutions.
• Collaborate on pricing initiatives with category managers.

Skills

Quantitative analysis skills in Excel

Experience with SAP or mainframe systems

Data collection and analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree or DEC

Tools

SAP

Job description

Analyst Pricing Strategy (12‑month contract) – Sobeys

Report to the Pricing Strategy Manager as a member of the Category Management team. The role focuses on pricing analysis and execution to support the overall strategy of the assigned merchandise category.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain regular retail pricing strategy for the assigned category, including listing new items, executing pricing changes, and ensuring stores can sell items to customers.
• Collect, validate, and analyze competitive retail prices to supply the necessary data for pricing decisions.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis aimed at improving financial results, processes, and overall business health.
• Maintain and review all costing and retail documentation to ensure integrity.
• Track pricing across assigned categories and recommend new retail prices to maintain margins or achieve index targets.
• Analyze business intelligence or governance reports (SAP, BW, Nielsen, etc.) to identify pricing opportunities.
• Run price optimization scenarios and offer suggestions to category management to maximize sales and profitability.
• Support stores by resolving pricing issues that impact stores, customers, and partners.
• Investigate pricing or audit issues that affect margins and implement corrective solutions.
• Collaborate on pricing‑related initiatives with category managers.
• Represent pricing in cross‑functional projects to improve pricing processes and execution.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or DEC with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SAP or mainframe analytical systems is preferred.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills in Excel (Pivot Tables, Sorting, Filtering, Lookups).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Access to virtual health care and employee assistance program.
• Retirement and savings plan.
• 10% in‑store discount at participating banners.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Learning and development resources.
• Parental leave top‑up.
• Paid vacation and days off.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Marketing and Sales – Retail

Location

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and provide accommodation upon request.

Compensation

The compensation structure is flexible, equitable, and competitive. Please refer to the advertised range and our Pay Transparency legislation compliance for details.

Hybrid Work Model

The role requires presence at an office location at least three days per week.

Application Instructions

Apply by the posting end date. Submit a resume and ensure your application highlights what makes you uniquely qualified for this opportunity.