Data & Pricing Analyst

auersteel; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Comprehensive Benefits Package for F/T

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off - Sick, Vacation, Vol, J

Wellness Incentives

Retirement Plan Options

Job summary

Auer Steel in Plymouth, MN is hiring a Data & Pricing Analyst to drive pricing strategies and profitability. The role requires organized, detail-oriented candidates who can analyze product movement, customer purchases, and vendor costs to support competitive pricing.

You will maintain pricing procedures, manage contract pricing, and collaborate with leadership to maximize margins while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting using Excel and other analytical tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business or related field.
• Experience with reading, analyzing, and presenting complex data.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; data mining abilities.
• Attention to detail with strong project management and follow-through.
• Clear communication with others in a tactful, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement pricing strategies to meet sales and profitability goals.
• Produce in-depth analysis on product movement, customer purchases, and vendor costs to develop pricing policies.
• Maintain price and cost files for items and customers; prepare competitive comparisons.
• Manage special price agreements, rebates, and promotional programs.
• Review and maintain all customer-specific contract pricing and margins.
• Create pricing strategies to capture opportunities and maximize profitability.
• Present pricing models to customers and answer related questions.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Auer Steel, our people are truly the company's biggest asset. As an organization, we strive to live out our original mission statement - "Auer aim is to give you products so good, with service so dependable, at prices so reasonable, with a spirit so friendly, you will desire to have us serve you."

This is your opportunity to join Auer team! Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co. is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment and supplies. Known for our customer service and quality products, Auer Steel has been operating since 1940.

We are currently hiring a Data & Pricing Analyst to work in our Plymouth, MN location. This position is best suited for an organized, responsible, and detail-oriented individual who is looking for a career within a well-established company. Minnesota-based Candidates Only, relocation assistance is not available.

WHAT DOES THIS POSITION DO?

Recommend and implement pricing strategies needed to achieve company sales and profitability goals.

• Produce in-depth analysis on product movement, customer purchases, and vendor cost increases needed to develop appropriate pricing policies.
• Develop and maintain full knowledge of all pricing procedures and systems.
• Maintain price and cost files for items and customers.
• Prepare competitive price comparisons and analysis.
• Manage special price agreements with vendors including claim backs, rebates, and promotional programs.
• Implement strategic vendor cost increases to ensure long term margin improvement.
• Review and maintain all customer specific contract pricing.
• Create pricing strategies to capture opportunities, drive margin enhancements, and improve sales.
• Consult with leadership, marketing, and other management on product pricing decisions.
• Work with management on current pricing strategies to focus on maximizing profitability.
• Present pricing models and answer questions related to pricing models to customers.
• Execute and manage pricing related special financial projects as apparent or assigned.
• Perform analysis of marketing spending to determine effectiveness and help maximize sales.
• Provide detailed assessment of vendor marginal analysis in order to better understand the increase or decrease of supplier gross margin.
• Achieve continuous improvement by streamlining existing processes and procedures.
• Perform all assigned responsibilities according to established safety & security policies, guidelines and legal regulations.
• Partner with others to pursue opportunities, solve business problems, and add clarity and understanding.

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field is preferred.
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office software - primarily Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and present complex data in understandable formats to all levels within the organization.
• Experience using analytical tools including advanced level skills of Microsoft Excel; ability to mine data using appropriate software tools.
• Ability to recognize inconsistencies and errors in numerical data; detail oriented with strong project management and follow through skills.
• Ability to communicate with others in a tactful and professional manner.

WHY JOIN AUER STEEL?

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-time Employees
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Time Off - Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Day, Personal, Jury Duty & Holidays
• Wellness Challenges, Incentives, and Coaching
• Retirement Plan Options w/a Company Match
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Auer Steel & Heating Supply Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.