Senior Pricing and Business Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Pricing and Business Analyst will be a key member of AUI's sales Operations team. This role involves managing pricing rules within our Microsoft CRM system, as well as overseeing the creation and maintenance of Punchout Catalogs and other Electronic Data Interchange projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of pricing strategies, data analysis, and EDI processes.

The Senior Pricing Analyst will offer administrative and operational support to the entire company, including Senior Managers and Directors, Corporate Account Managers and Territory Managers.

As a response to the pandemic, Albert Uster Imports office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Monday through Wednesday, with the option to telework on Thursday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the Gaithersburg office are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage pricing rules within the Microsoft CRM system to ensure accuracy and consistency across products and services
• Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and customer feedback to make data-driven pricing recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, finance, and IT to develop pricing strategies that drive profitability and customer satisfaction
• Monitor pricing performance metrics and provide regular reports and insights to senior management
• Lead the creation and maintenance of Punchout Catalogs for various customers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
• Coordinate EDI projects, including the setup and testing of electronic data interchange transactions with trading partners
• Troubleshoot and resolve Pricing and EDI-related issues in a timely manner, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulations, and technology advancements related to pricing management and EDI
• Managing customer bids, RFPs, and trade spend programs: modeling out the economics of bids and programs, and providing recommendations that balance gross margin and sales volume
• Developing/optimizing methodologies and repeatable processes to streamline work
• Analyzing trends, competitive information, sales and price history to support pricing decision making
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of AUI's pricing strategy

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience; experience in foods, foodservice or grocery industry a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Economics or related field
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills – ability to distill, identify takeaways, and summarize data

Preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft BI and CRM
• Experience working with EDI standards and protocols (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML, CXML)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead and influence internal stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, team environment
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality

SALARY RANGE

AUI Fine Foods hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI Fine Foods does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $90,000-$100,000.

This role is bonus eligible.

Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion the salary offered.