Senior Manager, Pricing Analytics (Denver, CO based)

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

The Senior Manager of Pricing Analytics is a crucial member of the Corporate Pricing Team responsible for executing the vision of the Corporate Pricing Team by leading the pricing analysis efforts, managing a team to drive data-driven decision-making that aligns with the company's business objectives. This role involves developing retail-centric pricing strategies, implementing strategies across diverse markets, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team. The individual sets the tone for coaching team members and reinforcing the team’s culture. They will engage with leaders across the country to identify needs and develop creative, yet scalable solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with VP of Pricing on long-term vision for retail pricing including strategic plans, tactical execution, metrics, and reporting structure.
• Develop retail-centric pricing strategies to address local market customer needs and meet the demands of the local competitive environment.
• Present findings, insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Develop the execution strategies and oversee the implementation of pricing systems, tools, and processes necessary to expand profitability and grow sales.
• Partner with Sales Analytics to improve reporting capabilities, improve Operator-based metrics, and measure results of executed strategies.
• Work with Suppliers and Manufactures to expand vendor pricing recommendations while driving efficiencies in data exchanges.
• Develop strategies to leverage technology capabilities to update retail shelf labels, including possibilities to utilize electronic retail shelf labels.
• Assess Market needs across the organization and determine system and training requirements to implement best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to create business requirements necessary to expand pricing capabilities in in-house Pricing Engine.
• Utilize predictive modeling, experimentation, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques to understand price elasticities and optimize pricing decisions.
• Implement and promote a test-and-learn approach to pricing strategies, experimenting with different methodologies to identify the most effective solutions.
• Craft individual development plans for team members, and provide necessary coaching to ensure individual, team, and company success.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Information Technology or a related field.
• 7-10 years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 7 years of experience in analytical field – preference given to disciplines focused on Sales, Pricing, Margin, or Cost Analysis.
• 3-5 years of experience leading and developing teams.
• Direct pricing experience with customer-facing products in a retail environment.
• Demonstrated success crafting and implementing strategies and initiatives.
• Proven ability to leverage data in decision-making.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills – specifically Excel.
• Experience with large data modeling software such as Power BI, Python, SQL
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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