Pricing & Markdown Optimization Specialist

Walgreens Co.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Co. is seeking a data-driven pricing analyst to support category managers with omnichannel price and markdown strategies. You will forecast impacts, analyze competitive data, and communicate actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams including Merchandising and Store Operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic project support, and optimization of pricing tools to meet company financial goals. Strong MS Office and SQL skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or High School/GED with at least 3 years of experience in promotions, marketing, retail analytics, pricing, or related fields.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines and strong time management.
• Proficient data analysis and reporting to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Collaborates with internal and external resources to meet department goals within budget and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts impact of price changes to align with strategy and recommends adjustments.
• Performs ad hoc reporting on price changes, markdowns, and competitive indexing.
• Analyze competitive activity to develop omnichannel pricing initiatives and present findings.
• Identify distressed inventory and propose omnichannel markdown scenarios to improve sell-through.
• Develops standard pricing or markdown report templates and processes.
• Analyzes pricing for special item groups and stores to align with corporate strategy.
• Supports pricing tools modeling and ensures tools operate effectively.
• Presents recommendations to Pricing managers, Category Managers, and store operations.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to resolve problems and drive program results.
• Works on small projects and ensures timely completion within budget.

Skills

Time management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or High School/GED

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

Job description

Walgreens Co. is seeking a data-driven pricing analyst to support category managers with omnichannel price and markdown strategies. You will forecast impacts, analyze competitive data, and communicate actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams including Merchandising and Store Operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic project support, and optimization of pricing tools to meet company financial goals. Strong MS Office and SQL skills are a plus.