Pricing Analyst-Markdowns (Framingham, MA)

Staples•Framingham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pricing Analyst – Markdowns owns retail clearance pricing end‑to‑end, with the objective of maximizing sell‑through of existing inventory while protecting margin. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Promotions, Planogram, Store Labor, and Leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and effective pricing decisions. This is a highly visible role that blends analytics, judgment, and execution. Success requires an analyst who is comfortable independently owning a recurring, deadline‑driven process while collaborating cross‑functionally to deliver results with minimal supervision. This role sits at the intersection of pricing strategy and store execution. The work directly impacts inventory productivity, margin protection, and the in‑store customer experience. It’s a great opportunity for an analyst looking to take true ownership, sharpen business judgment, and gain exposure to senior partners across merchandising, operations, and finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
2–4 years of analytical experience (pricing, finance, merchandising, or similar).
Advanced Excel skills with large datasets, forecasting models, and scenario analysis.
Experience using Alteryx to automate data preparation and recurring workflows.
Experience working with Snowflake or other enterprise cloud data warehouse platforms.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional partners.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable owning work independently in a deadline‑driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, omnichannel, or store‑based environments.
Familiarity with pricing systems, promotional execution, or planogram processes.
Comfort presenting insights or recommendations to leadership.
Experience managing recurring weekly deliverables.

Responsibilities

Own Clearance Pricing Strategy: Own the weekly markdown strategy for SKUs exiting or recently exited planogram. Determine the optimal timing and depth of clearance discounts to balance sell‑through and profitability. Execute markdowns tied to store closures, remodels, and special events.
Forecast & Analyze Financial Impact: Forecast markdown performance, including impacts to margin, revenue, and sell‑through. Evaluate historical performance and trend data to refine clearance strategies. Deliver leadership‑ready reporting, forecasts, and ad‑hoc analysis.
Cross‑Functional Partnership: Partner with Merchants, Promotions, and Planogram teams to align on pricing decisions. Collaborate with Store Labor teams to forecast labor needs tied to markdown execution. Support broader pricing and merchandising initiatives as needed.
Execution Excellence: Execute price changes accurately and on time within pricing systems. Ensure markdown actions are operationally sound and communicate clearly to stakeholders. Maintain disciplined processes to support repeatable, scalable execution.