Pricing Analyst

We are currently seeking and have an immediate opening for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of **Pricing Analyst**. This role can be fully remote, on-site, or hybrid. **Location is flexible for anywhere Applied operates in in Canada, however preference is close to one of our major service centres.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Proactively work with Applied’s Canadian Pricing Team, Chargeback Team, Strategic Account team (SA), Branch Service center (SC) Field Sales/Operations and Corporate Operations teams to support Applied’s revenue and margin growth plans
- Lead or assist in Pricing activities including pricing and margin analysis, gross margin enhancement activities, rebate analysis, and other activities as required
- Work with the Digital Order Desk Team and Field to help onboard and implement digital/portal accounts
- Lead/support efforts to normalize and identify products contained in Strategic Account client Request for Pricing (RFP) data files and repricing exercice
- Provide input into how Applied’s Client RFP processes can be improved and automated
- Work with SAMs/BDMs/field personnel to establish appropriate Pricing and supplier Chargebacks (CB) for each Client RFP
- Input all required data into SAP in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure that the correct landed, rebated costs, gross margins (or mark ups), and price levels are calculated correctly for all primary and alternative suppliers requested/allowed by SA or Field clients during each RFP
- Proactively enhance product knowledge in primary product Bearing & Power Transmission (BPT) and product Fluid Power & Industrial Maintenance Supply/Maintenance area
- Support the utilization of tools and processes, that that can improve Applied’s quotation and pricing activities
- Communicate with clients as required to support the development of an accurate SA client RFP response
- Other activities to support business needs as required
- Train and mentor other team members as required

**Expected Results or Outcomes**:

- Meet all customer RFP requirements and expectations
- Meet all Re-price requirements and expectations
- Manage the process while ensure timely responses
- Participate in meetings with all related teams
- Completes all assigned and supported action items from meetings in a timely manner
- Support in maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure that the terms of our agreements are both supported and adhered to
- Support the SA Manager or MDM as required to liaison with our suppliers in obtaining competitive pricing information and documentation
- Maintain matrices in a uniform and efficient manner to ensure the delivery of accurate costing, CB calculations and price structure maintenance
- Maintain documentation on all pricing and structure changes as it relates to the specific SA Agreement
- Analyze the situation, gather necessary data, make a clear & concise recommendation (if required)

**Required Technical Skills, Knowledge and Competencies**:

- Good data manipulation and normalization skill level
- Strong communicator and negotiator
- Proactive, confident and self-assured
- Highly ethical and acts with integrity at all times
- Competitive, driven and detail oriented
- Able to handle ambiguity and conflict
- Strong interest in learning new technologies
- Experience with SAP Pricing modules is an asset
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Good at manipulating data within spreadsheets and databases)
- Fundamental understanding in pricing structures and strategies
- Goal and results oriented individual who can juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Must be able to set priorities, manage and organize a diverse set of job responsibilities, and work within deadlines
- Positive can-do attitude, team player
- Strategic thinker with a strong business analytic skill set (think outside the box
- Industry knowledge in wholesale or distribution
- Able to work independently
- Exhibits leadership skills to others within the group
- Attention to detail and accuracy is essential

**Required Experience and Education**:

- The ability to interact with client and supplier personnel in an effective and professional manner
- 5 or more years of industry experience is an asset
- Experience and knowledge in Bearings & P.T.
- Experience with FP & MRO products is an asset

You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer:

- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
- Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
- Company supported community involvement opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withou