North American Sr Strategic Pricing Analyst

Vallen Distribution, Inc; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen Distribution, Inc. is seeking a North American Senior Strategic Pricing Analyst to develop and execute pricing initiatives across the US, Canada, and Mexico. You will lead pricing models, competitive indexing, and analytics to drive profitability and market positioning.

The role requires strong experience with BI platforms and AI-enabled tools, plus the ability to present findings to stakeholders. Up to 10% travel within North America is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• College/University Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in pricing or related fields.
• Experience developing strategic pricing initiatives in distribution/industrial/B2B environments.
• Experience with competitive pricing analysis and market intelligence.
• Ability to influence decisions with data-driven recommendations.
• Experience using BI platforms, advanced analytics, and AI tools in a commercial setting.
• Strong understanding of pricing methodologies and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and leadership to improve margin and pricing effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain strategic pricing models and frameworks.
• Lead competitive price indexing initiatives and monitor pricing trends.
• Analyze pricing performance, customer behavior, and market conditions for growth.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support pricing decisions.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to support pricing optimization and decision-making.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and market basket analyses.
• Travel up to 10% within North America.

Skills

Pricing analytics

Data-driven recommendations

Advanced Excel

Power BI

BI tools

AI tools in business

Strategic pricing

Financial analysis

Stakeholder influence

Pricing governance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

North American Sr Strategic Pricing Analyst

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The North American Senior Strategic Pricing Analyst is responsible for developing and executing strategic pricing initiatives across the United Staes, Canada and Mexico that drive profitable growth, competitive market positioning, and pricing excellence. Leads competitive price indexing, market analysis, pricing optimization, and advanced analytics to support business objectives. Provides strategic pricing recommendations through the use of data-driven insights, technology, and AI-enabled tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Sales, Category Management, and business leaders to improve margin and pricing effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain strategic pricing models and pricing frameworks.
• Lead competitive price indexing initiatives and monitor market pricing trends.
• Analyze pricing performance, customer purchasing patterns, and market conditions to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
• Work with Leadership to develop and execute detailed pricing strategies.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support pricing decisions.
• Utilize advanced analytics, business intelligence platforms, and AI-enabled tools to support pricing optimization and decision-making.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and market basket analyses.
• Maintain pricing records and market intelligence data where necessary.
• Provide strategic pricing recommendations and present findings to key stakeholders.
• Support pricing governance initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• Occasional travel within North America is required.
• Read, understand, and follow Vallen’s health, safety, and environment policies and all applicable OH&S legislation/regulations
• Actively participate in Vallen’s health and safety management system, including training, audits, assessments, safety meetings, and inspections
• Identify, control, and report workplace hazards including following WHMIS/TDG requirements and reporting near misses
• Report workplace injuries immediately and participate in any return-to-work programs or requirements
• Be fit for duty and physically capable of performing all required tasks
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• College/University Degree required (Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred)
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in pricing, commercial analytics, financial analysis, revenue management, or related fields.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic pricing initiatives in a distribution, industrial, manufacturing, or B2B environment preferred.
• Experience with competitive pricing analysis, price indexing, and market intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Experience using business intelligence platforms, advanced analytics, and AI tools in a commercial environment.
• Regularly evaluates complex market, customer, competitive, and financial information to support strategic pricing decisions.
• Leads complex pricing analyses that impact profitability, market share, and competitive positioning.
• Decisions affect pricing strategy and business performance across multiple customer segments and product categories.
• Requires frequent application of advanced analytical thinking, independent judgment, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic market environment.
• Utilizes data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and recommend pricing actions.
• Must understand priorities and make decisions based on both short-term business requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including modeling, analysis, and database tools.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI and other business intelligence tools.
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve productivity, analysis, and decision-making.
• Knowledge of pricing methodologies, competitive analysis, forecasting, and data visualization preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

Bonus Eligibility

Ineligible

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children & Family Coverage
• 401K with discretionary company match of $.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave and any leave required under federal, state and local laws
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Days) - 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued each month and pro-rated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement based on position
• Employee Discounts through BenefitHub

Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

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