Strategic Pricing Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives related to pricing processes, methodologies, and systems, with a focus on reducing inefficiencies, improving accuracy, accelerating response times, and maximizing margin performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify business requirements and support the implementation of enhanced pricing platforms, analytical tools, and reporting solutions.
• Conduct detailed product, customer, and market analyses to establish and optimize pricing ranges, integrating competitive market data, customer value considerations, and product portfolio positioning.
• Analyze key pricing factors including cost, sales volume, market competition, distribution channels, and customer segmentation. Translate findings into actionable pricing recommendations for business and operational leaders.
• Support enterprise-wide pricing strategies by leveraging data-driven insights, structured reviews, and performance analysis to promote consistency, alignment, and adherence to pricing policies.
• Develop and maintain feedback and measurement processes that evaluate pricing performance and facilitate ongoing optimization of pricing models and practices.
• Lead the creation, enhancement, and rollout of pricing tools, resources, and guidelines utilized by product management and sales teams, ensuring ease of use and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide recommendations regarding price lists, discount structures, and rebate programs. Assist in planning, coordinating communications, and managing the implementation of pricing changes and increases.
• Establish and maintain a structured exception pricing framework by defining approval levels, governance standards, and decision-making guidelines to ensure consistency and control.
• Prepare and deliver regular reporting and analysis on pricing performance, identifying emerging trends, potential risks, and business opportunities while recommending appropriate actions in response to changing market and economic conditions.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in pricing, commercial analysis, financial analysis, revenue management, or a comparable business function.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning abilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with databases, reporting platforms, or data query tools.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, business processes, and cost accounting principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge to pricing strategies, margin management, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential commercial information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convert complex data and analysis into meaningful business recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.