The Pricing Analyst will play a key role in supporting the companies strategic pricing initiatives, while maintain competitiveness in the market. This position will work out of our Fresno, CA and will report to the Inventory and Pricing Manager of the Johnstone Supply Orion Group. They will play a supporting role to all members within the Inventory and Pricing Department, as well as the Branch Operations and Sales Team.

Pay Range:  $19.00 thru $25.00 an hour 

The IDEAL candidate will have:

• 1-2 years of industry experience focused on inventory and/or pricing
• 2- or 4-year degree preferred
• Good Communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel: V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, ect
• Experience with Epicor Eclipse operating system preferred
• Attention to Detail and a passion for data analytics
• Knowledge of common pricing practices

Job Results and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities:

1. Recommend pricing levels through historical sales and industry analysis
2. Develop and implement pricing strategies to meet gross profit goals.
3. Respond to all internal pricing questions or concerns
4. Support the Sales team by providing completive price analysis
5. Process factory rebate and claim back programs
6. Assist sales with special inventory needs and job pricing
7. Conduct analyses to forecast potential issues.
8. Support purchasing agent and inventory control specialist
9. ERP Maintenance
10. Present a professional image at all times to customers, vendors and peers.
11. Follow company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and Experience:

• 2- or 4-year degree preferred
• Good communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel: V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, ect

Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of common pricing practices
• Ability to multi-task and maintain focus
• Problem-solving skills: listening to and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of effective sales strategies and techniques.
• Skill in building long term vendor relationships.
• Ability to maintain positive and friendly demeanor.
• Skill in proactively communicating (both verbal and written) to establish mutual respect and understanding.
• Math skills, including ability to: add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate margins, discounts and percentages.
• Skill in using point-of-sale computer systems to locate information and process transactions.
• Skill in using web-based tools to research product and information.
• Ability to work productively in teams with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to follow written instructions and documented procedures.

Expected Work Behaviors:

• Keeps the company’s best interest in mind at all times.
• Consistently works to promote company growth while maintaining ethical standards.
• Maintains a professional personal appearance