Markdown Optimization Analyst – Retail Pricing & Inventory

PEPCO Poland Sp. z o.o.; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Pepco purchases

Comprehensive benefits package

LinkedIn Learning access

Meal subsidies for on-site canteen

Job summary

Pepco Poland Sp. z o.o. is seeking a Markdown Optimisation Analyst to lead pricing and markdown strategies for Poznań. You will set parameters, rules, and progressive markdown plans to maximise profit and sell-through while forecasting demand and margin shifts.

The role requires 2+ years in price/inventory planning, strong Excel, and Power BI skills, plus analytical thinking and a customer-focused mindset. Collaboration with Planning and Buying is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Price and Inventory Management or Merchandise Planning, retail preferred.
• Master's degree in Economics, Product Management, Production Management, Mathematics, Commerce, or similar field.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel (essential).
• Very good knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem solving.
• Customer-focused mindset with a focus on retail performance and business results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team; strong planning and prioritization.
• Proactive, flexible, and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Creative thinking and willingness to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Set and provide guidance on optimal markdown parameters.
• Set and provide rules based on category financial plans.
• Determine optimal markdown strategy.
• Recommend and execute optimized, progressive clearance markdowns or multi-buy promotions maximizing profit and sell-through, including forecasts of changes in sales, margin, and unit demand with markdown recommendations.
• Monitor performance by reviewing actuals against projections and adjust markdown strategy to meet targets in collaboration with Planning team.
• Develop and maintain standard and ad-hoc analyses for monitoring SKU, category, and department markdown financial results.
• Identify trends and leverage analyses to inform future plans and forecasts.
• Support development/implementation of new markdown pricing optimization tools and processes.
• Support change management through partnerships with Planning and Buying.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Planning and prioritization

Creative thinking

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Pepco Poland Sp. z o.o. is seeking a Markdown Optimisation Analyst to lead pricing and markdown strategies for Poznań. You will set parameters, rules, and progressive markdown plans to maximise profit and sell-through while forecasting demand and margin shifts.

The role requires 2+ years in price/inventory planning, strong Excel, and Power BI skills, plus analytical thinking and a customer-focused mindset. Collaboration with Planning and Buying is essential.