Pricing Data Science & Automation Lead

Castrol; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Castrol is seeking a pricing analytics leader to join its Global Pricing team, directing a small team of analysts and data scientists. You will develop models for elasticity, forecast demand, and optimise price strategies across DIY, DIFM and B2B channels, translating insights into actions that improve revenue and margins.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Pricing, Sales, Finance and Marketing, driving measurable commercial impact and scalable analytical solutions across markets.

Qualifications

• Pricing analytics, data science or operations research experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong mathematical and statistical modelling, including regression, machine learning and segmentation.
• Proficiency in Python, R and SQL and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Evidence of translating analysis into business impact, supported by commercial judgement.
• Ability to lead and develop a small analytical team; leadership experience is valuable.
• Experience delivering and leading projects with planning, prioritisation and collaboration.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Desirable: pricing or revenue growth management experience; exposure to automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify where margin is lost across discounts, rebates and trade investments and recommend actions.
• Help pricing decisions for product-price-pack and portfolio across channels and segments.
• Develop and deploy elasticity, demand forecasting, willingness to pay and price optimisation models.
• Create repeatable tools and automate price changes, analysis and reporting.
• Lead and develop the analytical team; set priorities and drive business value.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Sales, Finance and Marketing to influence senior stakeholders.

Skills

Pricing analytics

Data science

Operations research

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

English communication

Education

University degree or higher

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Castrol is seeking a pricing analytics leader to join its Global Pricing team, directing a small team of analysts and data scientists. You will develop models for elasticity, forecast demand, and optimise price strategies across DIY, DIFM and B2B channels, translating insights into actions that improve revenue and margins.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Pricing, Sales, Finance and Marketing, driving measurable commercial impact and scalable analytical solutions across markets.