Pricing Strategy and Planning Analyst III

Daimler Truck North America; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Healthcare plans

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a pricing analyst to optimize pricing across the aftermarket parts life cycle, maximizing revenue and margin while supporting product, dealer and customer objectives. The ideal candidate will analyze large data sets to assess trends, model financial impacts, and propose pricing strategies.

The role requires conducting market research, building financial models, presenting findings, and managing pricing tools.

Qualifications

• BS/BA and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis using large datasets
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot, v-lookup, if-statement)
• Ability to deliver results with minimal supervision required
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to present recommendations
• Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with other teams
• SQL/SAS/STATA/ programming experience
• Bachelor's degree in quantitative field-Economics, Finance, Mathematics or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to assess price position and trends
• Analyze product profitability including cost to serve, pocket margin, volume-based price discounts
• Propose pricing recommendations using data analysis and market research, and develop financial models
• Prepare and present key findings to internal stakeholders
• Manage and administer the pricing tool to execute pricing recommendations
• Maintain DTNA’s Aftermarket Price Book
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders on pricing strategy
• Resolve pricing issues and discrepancies
• Identify improvements in pricing processes, policies, systems and training

Skills

Market research

Pricing analysis

Quantitative analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Presentation of findings

Education

BS/BA

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

SAS

STATA

Job description

Inside the Role

This position is responsible for effectively optimizing pricing over the life cycle of aftermarket parts in order to maximize revenue and margin, and support overall product, dealer and customer objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience in analyzing large amounts of data to assess current trends, propose pricing strategies and model financial impacts. Examples of projects include market research, modeling pricing elasticity, testing new pricing strategies, and modeling revenue and profit impacts, while aligning with cross-functional departments like Purchasing, Sales and Marketing.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000 to $121,000 USD Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, Andexperience Benefits include 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive At DTNA

• Conduct market research in order to accurately assess the market price position and trends
• Analyze product profitability including cost to serve, pocket margin, volume based price discount structures and profitability thresholds
• Propose pricing recommendations using data analysis and market research, and develop financial models to quantify financial impacts
• Prepare and present key findings to internal stakeholders
• Manage and administer the assigned parts segments within the pricing tool in order to execute pricing recommendations
• Ensure the timely and accurate development and maintenance of DTNA’s Aftermarket Price Book
• Work cross functionally with internal departments as well as external stakeholders to ensure inputs are accurately incorporated in the pricing strategy
• Resolve pricing issues, discrepancies and questions
• Continuously identify areas for improvement in pricing processes, policies, procedures, systems and training

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis using large datasets
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills (pivot, v-lookup, if-statement)
• Ability to deliver results with minimal supervision required
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to present recommendations
• Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with other teams

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• SQL/SAS/STATA/ programming experience
• Bachelors degree in quantitative field-Economics, Finance, Mathematics or related discipline

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.