Profit Analyst, Strategic Accounts

Wolseley Canada Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolseley Canada is seeking a Pricing Analyst to lead pricing management and analysis, enhance profitability, and collaborate with vendors. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Tableau, and familiarity with the plumbing and HVAC industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Life insurance

Retirement savings programs

Paid vacation

Bonus programs

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating with vendors to improve costs.
• Knowledge of pricing tools, systems, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and pricing/product recommendations.
• Analyze customer consumption patterns to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate to develop pricing stratification reflecting customer size.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel

Data analysis

Tools

Tableau

AS400

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our strength lies in the knowledge and insight found throughout our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that impact Canadians' lives. We approach each day with intention and pride—in ourselves, our colleagues, and our customers. This environment offers a solid foundation to try new things, discover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like a place you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC / R, waterworks, and industrial products in the country. Working here means access to a network of opportunities, a place where you are valued, and a commitment to high standards.

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What’s in it for you?

• Regular business hours Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability, and wellness programs
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation, sick time, and a day off on your birthday
• Bonus programs including annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC / R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do :

Holistic Pricing Management :

• Lead analysis, file construction, and pricing/product recommendations responding to Strategic Account Managers’ inquiries
• Organize and upload pricing changes, including customer contract modifications

Pricing Logic :

• Create new matrices to support profitable growth in targeted vertical markets
• Collaborate with DoS's to develop pricing stratification reflecting customer size within specific verticals

Profit Maximization :

• Analyze customer consumption patterns to identify growth opportunities
• Maintain pricing differentials between named and own brand products to drive OB growth and maximize profit
• Identify opportunities for Ship & Debit initiatives to enhance profitable sales
• Work with vendors to improve purchasing strategies, reduce costs, and increase profit
• Benchmark customer purchasing patterns within verticals to find product growth opportunities
• Identify products where vendor-funded rebates could enhance sales and profitability

What you will bring :

• Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, and data analysis
• Experience with AS400 / Syntax is a major asset
• Knowledge of pricing tools, systems, and methodologies
• Experience negotiating with vendors to improve costs
• Ability to manage competing priorities from account managers and DoS's
• Analytical mindset, critical thinking, problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with the plumbing & HVAC industry and vendors is an asset