ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Validate pricing uploads in the ERP system against approved price lists/initiatives flagging any mismatches for immediate correction.
- Document findings in a centralized log, quantify any revenue leakage, and partner with relevant teams to remediate root‑cause issues.
- Reconcile actual vs. forecast margin for each pricing program by pulling transaction‑level data, calculating variance drivers (volume, discount depth, mix), and presenting a concise variance‑analysis deck to the Pricing Director each month.
- Build a pricing‑impact scorecard that consolidates margin uplift, win‑rate change, and revenue variance for each initiative; update it monthly and circulate to the Pricing Director and Divisional heads.
- Schedule periodic reviews of customer pricing performance and develop recommendations on changes needed to drive profitability
- Develop presentation material that summarizes findings and provides insights and next steps
- Provide daily pricing support to the sales force and branch personnel on pricing issues related to vendor-supported programs.
- Perform other duties and ad hoc reporting as requested by leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 5-7 years of experience in strategic pricing, financial analysis, procurement analytics, or business planning.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing pricing compliance and overseeing pricing governance program.
- Previous experience developing price-volume-mix (PVM) models.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to build clear, concise business cases and present findings to senior leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with both internal teams and vendor partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn new software and systems quickly and accurately.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field (or 5+ years of equivalent experience).
- Experience in HVAC, building products, wholesale distribution, or a similar industry.
- Familiarity with vendor-managed pricing portals or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Experience with BI/reporting tools such as MicroStrategy, Power BI or Tableau.
- Knowledge of cost-plus, competitive, or value-based pricing methodologies.
- Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior analysts.
Work Environment: Office Setting. Hybrid Schedule, working 2 days minimum at the office/branch a week.
Physical Demands
Demand Frequency
Sedentary - Lifting 0-10 pounds Occasional
Light Lifting - 10-20 pounds Never
Moderate Lifting - 20 to 50 pounds Never
Heavy Lifting - 50 to 100 pounds Never
Pulling/Pushing, Carrying Never
Reaching or working above shoulder Never
Walking Occasional
Standing Occasional
Sitting Constant
Stooping Never
Kneeling Never
Repeated Bending Never
Climbing Never
Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use Constant
Operating a motor vehicle Never
Operating a commercial vehicle Never
Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc Never
Other - Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. Constant
EEO Statement: Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color , race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.
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Gemaire Distributors LLC