Sr Strategic Pricing Analyst

Responsible for developing and executing strategic pricing initiatives across the United Staes, Canada and Mexico that drive profitable growth, competitive market positioning, and pricing excellence. Leads competitive price indexing, market analysis, pricing optimization, and advanced analytics to support business objectives. Provides strategic pricing recommendations through the use of data-driven insights, technology, and AI-enabled tools.

• →Work with Sales, Category Management, and business leaders to improve margin and pricing effectiveness.
• →Develop and maintain strategic pricing models and pricing frameworks.
• →Lead competitive price indexing initiatives and monitor market pricing trends.
• →Analyze pricing performance, customer purchasing patterns, and market conditions to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
• →Work with Leadership to develop and execute detailed pricing strategies.
• →Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support pricing decisions.
• →Utilize advanced analytics, business intelligence platforms, and AI-enabled tools to support pricing optimization and decision-making.
• →Conduct competitive benchmarking and market basket analyses.
• →Maintain pricing records and market intelligence data where necessary.
• →Provide strategic pricing recommendations and present findings to key stakeholders.
• →Support pricing governance initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• →Occasional travel within North America is required.
• →Read, understand, and follow Vallen's health, safety, and environment policies and all applicable OH&S legislation/regulations
• →Actively participate in Vallen's health and safety management system, including training, audits, assessments, safety meetings, and inspections
• →Identify, control, and report workplace hazards including following WHMIS/TDG requirements and reporting near misses
• →Report workplace injuries immediately and participate in any return-to-work programs or requirements
• →Be fit for duty and physically capable of performing all required tasks
• →Other duties as required.

• High School Diploma required.
• College/University Degree required (Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including modeling, analysis, and database tools.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI and other business intelligence tools.
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve productivity, analysis, and decision-making.
• Knowledge of pricing methodologies, competitive analysis, forecasting, and data visualization preferred.