Pricing Analyst

US Foods; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods seeks a Pricing Analyst at the distribution center level to drive margin growth and support local go-to-market strategies. You will review price deviations, manage DSBC reporting, and develop pricing recommendations in partnership with the Strategic Pricing Manager.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with pricing systems such as PRIME, and the ability to support sales teams across the DC. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent pricing experience is required.

Qualifications

• Pricing experience in foodservice or food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential.
• Ability to support sales teams and communicate pricing rationale effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review price deviations and exceptions for DC pricing decisions.
• Analyze bids and special pricing for local customers with Strategic Pricing Manager.
• Manage DSBC reporting to improve area margins.
• Execute weekly promotional pricing for the designated DC.
• Collaborate with DSMs and TMs to audit local deviations and pricing.
• Use pricing databases and PRIME system to back up CPR.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Data analysis

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Interpersonal skills

Sales support

Pricing systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PRIME pricing system

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSEExecute pricing strategy at the distribution center (DC) level to support company margin goals and local \"Go to Market\" strategy. Identify margin improvement opportunities by managing area-wide Daily Sales Below Cost (DSBC) process.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Review and manage price deviations and exceptions for Territory Managers (TMs) aligned to designated DC. This includes evaluating requests for commission-based adjustments (CBAs), self-funded deviations, and price approvals.Answer pricing queries escalated from Sales and other USF employees as required for the designated DC.Analyze and develop pricing recommendations to support bids for local customers (e.g., excluding schools) and conduct special pricing reviews for new customer acquisition for the designated DC, in partnership with Strategic Pricing Manager.Manage area DSBC reporting process to improve area margins. Identify costing errors and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve.Execute weekly promotional pricing in designated DC.Monitor and identify opportunities by analyzing and reporting on margin and market pricing. Work closely with District Sales Managers (DSMs) on auditing ongoing local self-funded deviations.Utilize Merlin to identify product and category opportunities for pricing strategies. Complete ad-hoc pricing analysis as required by the Strategic Pricing Manager, Area President or Region Pricing Manager.Manage and upload exceptions for vendor price list from local/regional suppliers.Maintain customer pricing rationale (CPR) back-up for area.SUPERVISIONNoneRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Pricing Manager; Region Pricing Manager; Area President; AVP of Merchandising and Marketing and area sales team (VP Sales, Sales Manager, DSMs, CSC, and TMs)External: Customers, vendorsQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training: Bachelor’s Degree, or minimum 3 years of pricing experience required.Related Experience: Pricing experience within foodservice or food manufacturing companies highly desired. Strong quantitative and analytical skills required.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Proven experience working with and supporting sales teams; strong business acumen and interpersonal skills a must.• Proficiency required in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.• Able to access information within established pricing databases and/or analyze data made available from analysts. Knowledge of the PRIME pricing system highly desired.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$81,000 - $110,000***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***