Regional Pricing Coordinator

SRS Distribution•McKinney, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Pricing Coordinator is responsible for maintaining pricing for our branch locations. The Regional Pricing Coordinator will also use analytics and optimizing pricing strategies to enhance profitability. This role demands leveraging advanced Excel skills to perform comprehensive sales and item analysis, alongside maintaining and updating the pricing database to support critical pricing functions. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with all levels of management, ensuring seamless implementation of daily and quarterly pricing adjustments to drive business growth.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, Pricing, or a closely related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience in Excel and analysis may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to VLOOKUPs, complex formulas, shortcut keys, and data entry.
Experience with Power Bi (or similar analytics platform), with a preference for those familiar with Agility or similar platforms.
Prior experience in a corporate setting, with a focus on wholesale, distribution, or business-to-business (B2B) environments preferred.
Demonstrated experience in pricing, sales, and item analysis, with a history of contributing to price and margin optimization.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a capability to effectively interact with field team members and management at all levels.
Strong analytical mindset with a service-oriented attitude.
Proven ability to work independently while being adaptive and flexible in response to dynamic business needs.
Must be technically savvy and possess a personable disposition.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience in pricing or a related field. This experience should encompass the use of advanced Excel skills for data analysis, database management, and adaptation to dynamic pricing strategies in a corporate setting.
Capable of conducting detailed sales and item analysis for price and margin optimization. Demonstrating proficiency in data mining and financial analysis to support pricing strategies.
Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, formulas, and shortcut keys, to effectively manage and manipulate pricing data. Technically-savvy with systems such as Agility, for maintaining and updating the database.
Exhibiting excellent verbal and written communication abilities to articulate pricing changes and strategies to field team members and management effectively.
Ability to manage daily pricing changes accurately, ensuring precision in data entry and validation for reliable analysis and reporting.
Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple tasks related to pricing, and pricing analysis, maintaining a structured approach to prioritize tasks efficiently.
In-depth understanding of finance principles, contributing to informed decision-making in sales reporting, financial analysis, and pricing initiatives.
Adept at identifying and resolving issues creatively to meet pricing goals and improve profitability, leveraging analytical insights and technical tools.
Personable and flexible, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, bringing a service-oriented attitude to interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Analytical Proficiency: Demonstrated capability in leveraging analytical tools and methodologies to enhance pricing strategies and drive data-driven decision-making processes.
Pricing Experience: Previous pricing experience that demonstrates a robust proficiency and commitment to excellence in pricing strategy.
Industry Exposure: Experience in a similar capacity within roofing, construction, or similar industries will be highly regarded, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of the market dynamics relevant to SRS.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in utilizing systems beyond Agility for comprehensive data management and strategic pricing automation, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of pricing functionalities.
Financial Acumen: Strong foundational understanding of financial principles, ability to read an income statement, and economic trends to inform pricing strategies that align with the organization’s fiscal goals.
Project Management Skills: Proven effectiveness in managing cross-functional projects with attention to detail, ensuring timely and successful project delivery in alignment with corporate objectives.
Advanced Excel Skills: Expertise in more complex Excel functionalities, such as data modeling, vlookup, and shortcut keys, will be a significant advantage, supporting sophisticated data analysis and reporting requirements.
Change Management Experience: Familiarity with facilitating organizational change regarding pricing structures or related initiatives, highlighting the ability to advocate and implement pricing reforms successfully.
Innovation and Initiative: A track record of initiating innovative pricing approaches and problem-solving that have resulted in measurable performance improvements at the regional or organizational level.
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and management at all levels to implement timely pricing adjustments, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.
Maintain and diligently update the pricing database, ensuring accuracy in pricing to support decision-making processes while ensuring SOX compliant audit trails
Coordinate supplier cost changes into appropriate price changes with field teams
Apply analytical skills to identify market opportunities and risks, driving continuous improvement in pricing strategies and financial performance.
Serve as a pivotal communication link between field team members and management, providing insights and recommendations based on data-driven analyses.
Utilize advanced Excel skills to conduct comprehensive sales and item analyses, ensuring effective price and margin optimization across the region.
Lead pricing reviews and administer strategic price changes, closely aligning with organizational objectives and market trends.
Embrace a service-oriented approach, demonstrating flexibility and technical proficiency in tools such as Agility, OutSystems, Power Bi, to adapt to dynamic market conditions effectively.