Pricing Analyst - Scan Auditor at New Morning Market – Woodbury, Connecticut

DATA MANAGEMENT

• Enter, review, and adjust product costs and margins to support company guidelines and goals.
• Process product item maintenance in BR Data provided by product departments or vendor communications.
• Provide movement and margin data to department managers and/or buyers to assist in making profitable buying decisions.
• Quickly troubleshoot scanning/register issues at the POS system to assure positive customer experience.
• Maintain open contact with department managers and Procurement to troubleshoot non-scanning items, pricing discrepancies or inventory control issues.
• Monitor /scan products to assure and maintain accurate data management regarding pricing integrity; make necessary changes.
• Complete data compilation requests.
• As assigned, capture and recommend changes to retail prices on specific items.
• Assist in efforts to effectively apply scheduled cost or retail price increases.
• Monitor and update store signage to accurately inform customers and help drive sales
• Communicate timely and effectively with vendors, Accounting, IT and/or Product Departments to resolve problems.
• Implement processes for new programs as identified and needed.
• Update promotional information in Price Optimizer, using competitive price testing.
• Expand competitive pricing tracking to include local, conventional and online competitors.
• Input data to set daily, weekly and/or monthly sale promotions.
• Consult with marketing team and product departments to identify and plan for successful product promotions.
• Complete special projects as assigned by management staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cross-train selected store staff on proper data management, signage and waste/transfer procedures. Follow up frequently to ensure integrity of data in all inventory and POS systems.
• Share and provide instruction on best practices to incorporate into methodology and process to continuously improve.
• Give frequent positive and constructive critical feedback on all set priorities.
• Address and resolve problems with staff; issues that cannot be resolved should be referred to the appropriate department manager.
• Participate in department meetings on a regular and ongoing basis; keep all meeting notes in an assigned place.
• Establish and maintain a positive work environment that supports high department performance and morale

• Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving
• Excellent MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) capabilities required
• Ability to manage data within a complex database required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well-organized, pays attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
• Willingness and ability to learn to meet the changing requirements of the job.