Advance Auto Business Support-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Raleigh, NC

The Manager of Pricing - Clearance is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing markdown and clearance strategies from a pricing perspective to maximize profitability and inventory efficiency. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement expertise to address current business challenges and drive operational excellence.

  • Design and implement markdown and clearance strategies across product categories to balance margin and inventory turnover.
  • Analyze sales, inventory, and margin data to identify underperforming SKUs and recommend markdown actions.
  • Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, finance, and store operations to align clearance strategies with business goals.
  • Lead development and stewardship of dashboards and reporting tools to monitor markdown effectiveness and clearance performance.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline markdown workflows and enhance decision-making speed and accuracy.
  • Establish governance and controls to ensure markdowns are executed consistently and in compliance with company policies.
  • Support seasonal and promotional planning with data-driven clearance recommendations.
  • Train and mentor team members and stakeholders on markdown best practices and tools.
  • 5+ years of experience in retail pricing, merchandising, inventory management, or financial planning, preferably in the auto parts or consumer goods industry.
  • Proven track record of managing markdown and clearance processes in a high-SKU, multi-channel retail environment.
  • Strong background in data analysis and business intelligence.
  • Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across departments.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process discipline.
  • Change management and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), SQL, and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
  • Experience with cross-functional project management and process optimization.
  • Deep understanding of the auto parts industry, competitive landscape, and customer behavior.
  • Understanding of how clearance impacts profitability, working capital, and inventory health.
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