Business Analyst I – Pricing Analyst – WECJP00029985

Job title:

Business Analyst I – Pricing Analyst – WECJP00029985

Company

Randstad

Job description

The Price Analytics Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development and upkeep of pricing solutions that enable our client to efficiently plan, implement, and track optimal pricing strategies for customers. This includes integration of statistical models, algorithms, and business rules to shape raw data into pricing actions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret complex datasets, and a knack for translating findings into clear, actionable plans. This role requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to implement revenue-enhancing initiatives aligned with the organization’s overall objectives.This is a fully onsite role in Mississauga. 12-month contract.Advantages

• Opportunity to work with a retail giant
• Long-term contract
• Opportunity to grow career in pricing analytics

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (merchandising, technology, data science) to gather requirements and translate business needs into pricing analytics solutions
• Develop and maintain pricing reports and tools to enable timely decision-making and performance monitoring. Implement continuous improvement loops for pricing tools, integrating user feedback and evolving market data to enhance usability and accuracy.
• Participate in UAT testing for pricing tools and feature enhancements before deploying to broader business stakeholders. Perform root-cause analyses on pricing anomalies or unexpected variances to recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify pricing trends and opportunities, adjusting strategies as needed. Identify, track, and analyze key business drivers to refine and optimize pricing approaches.
• Monitor the effectiveness of pricing strategies, analyzing key performance indicators and recommending continuous improvements.
• Synthesize complex data insights into clear, concise presentations highlighting risks and opportunities. Create visually appealing and understandable data visualizations to communicate complex information effectively.
• Ensure data integrity by validating, cleaning, and enriching large datasets for accurate and reliable analytical output.
• Partner with technology and data engineering teams to enhance data pipelines and analytics infrastructure, ensuring scalable and reliable solutions.
• Maintain strong knowledge of industry best practices and emerging analytical methods, applying them to optimize pricing initiatives.
• Advocate for a data-driven culture within the organization by promoting the strategic value of analytics in pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Business Management, Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Marketing, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in pricing, data analytics, market research, revenue management, or related roles within retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods industries.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to manipulate, interpret, and present complex and large datasets.
• Proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R for data extraction, cleaning, and modeling.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to create compelling dashboards and reports.
• Familiarity with statistical modeling concepts (e.g., regression, forecasting, elasticity) and machine learning techniques.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including scenario analysis and root-cause investigation for pricing anomalies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity in all analyses.
• Collaborative mindset, able to partner effectively with cross-functional teams (merchandising, technology, data science).
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of NIQ, Circana, Numerator products and services is an asset

Summary
This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of analytics, technology, and strategy within the largest retailer in the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, data-driven environment and enjoy solving complex pricing challenges, we want to hear from you!Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:10:06 GMT

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