Price & Cost Analyst

Overview

Price & Cost Analyst at Home Hardware Stores Limited.

• Evaluate competitor products and their pricing strategies to inform and guide the organization’s pricing decisions.
• Execute strategic pricing processes aimed at optimizing existing product offerings and maximizing revenue and profitability.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports that detail key performance metrics, project progress, and potential challenges, supporting data-driven decision-making to enhance profitability.
• Work closely with merchandising and marketing teams to establish cohesive pricing recommendations based on price scrapes for promotions that enhance the overall product strategy.
• Proactively manage and resolve pricing-related inquiries and issues raised by team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Execute ongoing analysis of competitor pricing strategies to refine and adapt the company’s pricing approach in response to market changes.
• Collaborate directly with Dealers to address any questions or concerns, providing ongoing resolutions on retail price, cost and promotional issues, and corrective actions to ensure their needs are met.
• Contribute and provide support as required for various campaigns and special projects.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mathematics, Business, Finance, Statistics, or Economics.
• One to two years experience in managing complex database queries, generating reports, and conducting comprehensive analyses.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively conveying information to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to exhibit flexibility and adaptability while working with teams and fostering collaboration in diverse environments.
• Proficient in advanced computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word), Oracle, Discoverer, and Power BI (Business Intelligence).
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and responding swiftly to changing situations, while maintaining composure and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Relevant experience in the retail sector, particularly with hardware and/or building materials is an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English would be an asset for the role.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

• Competitive earnings opportunity.
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
• Health,Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo Work Perks.

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation. Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

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This description reflects the position available at the time of posting and does not constitute a contract of employment.