Pricing Analyst - Perishables

BJ's Wholesale Club • BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pricing Analyst supports the development and execution of pricing strategies that drive profitable growth while maintaining a competitive position in the retail marketplace. This role is responsible for analyzing pricing trends, monitoring competitor activity, managing category performance, and executing pricing decisions. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to balance data analysis with timely pricing execution while collaborating closely with Merchandising and other cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Understanding of pricing strategy, margin management, and category financial performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.

Nice To Haves

• experience with SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• familiarity with AI tools, including ChatGPT

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned categories by monitoring pricing, margin performance, and competitive positioning
• Develop data-driven pricing recommendations that balance competitiveness, profitability, and value.
• Execute pricing changes accurately while ensuring alignment against pricing operational targets
• Monitor category margins by monitoring financial performance against forecasts and identifying corrective actions to achieve planned goals.
• Evaluate category performance and recommend pricing adjustments to achieve sales, margin, and financial goals
• Evaluate key business metrics to understand category performance and determine which pricing levers can be adjusted to improve results.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support pricing decisions and business initiatives.
• Assess large datasets to identify pricing opportunities, trends, and areas for optimization.
• Ensure pricing strategies are aligned with overall business objectives, revenue targets, and profitability goals.
• Take ownership of ad hoc analyses, special projects, and strategic initiatives as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Free BJ’s Memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave)
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits (three medical plans, optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level