Sr. Pricing Analyst

W. W. Grainger; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

RRSP & Pension plan

Professional membership fee assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Grainger Canada is seeking an experienced Pricing Strategy Analyst to drive contract and non-contract pricing initiatives across channels. You will analyze customer data, financials, and market dynamics to optimize revenue, share, and profitability, reporting to the Senior Manager, Pricing Strategy.

The role requires strong SQL Server/Snowflake skills, proficiency in Python/R and Power BI, and the ability to translate complex analyses into clear business recommendations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with SQL Server and/or Snowflake required.
• Experience with R, Python and Power BI desirable.
• Strong understanding of business strategies including customer requirements, Supply Chain strategies and customer service.
• Good financial and analytical skills for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Create contract and/or non-contract pricing strategy to grow customer base, revenue and profitability targets.
• Recommend responses to competitors’ pricing strategies.
• Develop robust pricing models and present inputs/outputs to senior leaders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Business writing

Change management

Communication

Tools

SQL Server

Snowflake

Python

R

Power BI

Job description

Work Location Type:Hybrid

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The base salary for this role ranges between $ 80,080 - $ 110,110 with eligibility for an incentive target of 10% which is contingent upon achieving both individual and company performance objectives.

The pay range above is not a guarantee of compensation but reflects the potential total compensation for this role at the time of this posting based on the assigned job grade. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as geographic work location, relevant experience and individual skills. The stated range is a reasonable estimate and may change over time; final compensation may fall above or below the range provided. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or discontinue its compensation and benefits programs at any time, in accordance with applicable law.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

This person will be responsible for development of contract and/or non-contract pricing program strategies. This role will support the execution and analysis of Grainger Canada's pricing strategies and tactics. Working under the Senior Manager, Pricing Strategy, this role conducts detailed pricing and financial analysis and will work closely with various cross-functional groups to grow overall company profitability. The role will drive the execution of pricing and discounting strategies, including implementation of pricing decisions. The incumbent has a deep understanding of competitive dynamics and business economics, and knows how to bring pricing to life across multiple channels. The role partners with business leaders to establish and drive pricing vision, strategy and plans to optimize revenue, market share, brand positioning and long-term profits by category/services and customer type.

Job Responsibilities (You Will)

• Create contract and/or non-contract pricing strategy to grow customer base, revenue and profitability targets by analyzing customer-based data, financial data, demand trends and industry dynamics.
• Recommend responses to competitors’ pricing strategies based on thoughtful assessments of impacts to the business.
• Manage the development of robust commercial pricing models for contracts and non-contract pricing programs; clearly present inputs and outputs from the models to senior leaders and other stakeholders to drive decision-making. Inputs include volume discounts, margins and other factors.
• Analyze customer-based data, financial data, demand trends and industry dynamics to identify and action new pricing initiatives.
• Develop quantitative, actionable insights that drive decision-making through the application of statistical and/or advanced data analytics techniques.
• Develop new pricing models to analyze potential financial impact and generate new ideas.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of new price points used for quoting (QRP).
• Develop financial forecast modeling to understand the impact of different pricing initiatives.
• Develop post-analysis and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain and enhance pricing processes.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Pricing.
• Analytically support special pricing and business programs as needed.

Education/Experience (You Have)

• Proficiency with SQL Server and/or Snowflake is a must.
• Experience with statistical software, such as R, Python and PowerBI, is desirable.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of business strategies including customer requirements, Supply Chain strategies, product information strategies and Customer Service.
• Good financial and analytical skills that can be applied in a decision-making and problem-solving environment.
• Experience organizing and analyzing large complex datasets.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to establish and sustain strong internal customer relationships and external customer knowledge, and effectively balance customer needs with those of the business.
• Ability to manage change and influence others to reach stated objectives.
• Excellent communication and business writing skills. Ability to determine the appropriate amount of detail gained in research to present findings accurately, methodically and concisely.
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, organized and efficient at time management and working in a team setting.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.
• A self-starter who takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• Goes beyond job requirements to seek opportunities and generate ideas for improvements.

Rewards and Benefits

Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

DEI Statement

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.