Job Description

The pricing analyst is a key resource to provide pricing solutions to customers through the sales and account management channels. The pricing analyst uses information resources regarding customer needs, historical data, market conditions, and internal margin/revenue targets to prepare pricing quotes and/or internal proposals regarding pricing strategies for future campaigns/seasons/segments . Responsibilities Develop and maintain pricing tools for example: elasticity of demand calculators and profitability models Grow total gross margin dollars by identifying pricing actions that encourage higher sale values, conversion rates, inelasticity, margin rates, and customer satisfaction Forecast margins to help the business understand the impact of promotional and seasonal pricing Monitor input costing changes and develop sensitivity analysis thresholds to provide reporting on potential changes to finished product/service prices Present pricing analysis at a monthly strategy meeting, with insights, trends, and suggestions Communicate and help implement pricing changes bi-directionally through the command chain Lead pricing-related projects including establishing timelines, defining deliverables, and drafting communications or presentations Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the industry via information obtained from financial publications and services, government agencies, company sources, and personal interviews Assist R&D efforts with market views and feedback Other ad hoc task as required in the field Skills and Requirements Bachelor\'s degree in finance, operations, research, statistics, math, economics, or related analytical discipline preferred Financial management experience with planning, forecasting, and business analysis Experience within anime and toys industry Work cross-functionally throughout the organization to drive analysis-driven change Demonstrates complex problem resolution proficiency and the ability to identify/implement process and system enhancements Proficiency with analytical and presentation tools (Excel pivot tables, SQL queries, graphing, PowerPoint) In-depth knowledge of BI tools (Tableau, Cognos, Business Objects or SPSS) and practical experience analyzing data, program metrics, and performance

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