Pricing Analyst

US Foods•St. Louis, MO

3d•$60,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pricing Analyst supports the execution of pricing strategies at the distribution center (DC) level to help achieve company margin objectives and local go-to-market initiatives. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with strong analytical skills and an interest in pricing, finance, sales support, and business analytics. The Pricing Analyst will analyze pricing, sales, and margin data to identify opportunities for profitability improvement, support pricing decisions, and assist with the management of the Daily Sales Below Cost (DSBC) process. Working closely with Sales, Finance, Merchandising, and Operations teams, this individual will provide data-driven insights and recommendations that support customer growth while maintaining pricing integrity and margin performance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to pricing strategy, commercial analytics, sales operations, and business decision-making within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to analyze data and communicate findings effectively.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
Proven ability to support business operations and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills required.
Proven ability to work with and support Sales teams, providing data-driven recommendations and pricing guidance.
Strong business acumen with exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to access, interpret, and analyze information from pricing databases, reporting tools, and business systems.
Strong quantitative and analytical aptitude with the ability to identify profitability and margin improvement opportunities.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations.
Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact confidently with Sales, Finance, Operations, and leadership teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing pricing requests, reports, and data.
Self-motivated learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems, tools, and processes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound business judgment when handling pricing and customer information.

Nice To Haves

Pricing experience within foodservice or food manufacturing companies highly desired.

Responsibilities

Execute pricing strategies at the distribution center (DC) level to support company margin goals and local go-to-market initiatives.
Review and manage price deviations, pricing exceptions, Commission-Based Adjustments (CBAs), self-funded deviations, and price approvals for Territory Managers (TMs).
Respond to and resolve pricing inquiries escalated by Sales teams and internal business partners.
Analyze pricing, sales, cost, and margin data to develop pricing recommendations for customer bids and new customer acquisition opportunities.
Manage the Daily Sales Below Cost (DSBC) reporting process, identify margin improvement opportunities, and resolve costing discrepancies with key stakeholders.
Execute and maintain weekly promotional pricing for the designated distribution center.
Monitor market pricing and profitability trends, providing insights and recommendations to improve margins and pricing effectiveness.
Partner with District Sales Managers (DSMs) to audit and review ongoing self-funded deviations and pricing programs.
Utilize Merlin and other pricing tools to identify product, category, and revenue optimization opportunities and perform ad hoc pricing analyses.
Maintain vendor pricing exceptions, customer pricing rationale (CPR) documentation, and pricing records to ensure data accuracy and compliance.