- Professional
- Ufficio in Arlington
POSITION SUMMARY
The Pricing Analyst is responsible for executing and supporting strategic pricing initiatives with a focus on maintaining compliance with the company’s Universal Pricing Policy (UPP) across online channels. This role plays a critical part in preserving brand integrity, preventing price erosion, and ensuring fair competition among authorized retailers. The analyst will monitor pricing activity, analyze trends, and collaborate cross-functionally to enforce policy standards and optimize pricing strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities:
- Pricing Compliance Monitoring: Oversee digital pricing activity to ensure alignment with UPP. Identify and document violations and support resolution efforts in coordination with internal teams and external partners.
- Reporting & Insights: Generate and distribute pricing reports that provide actionable insights into product performance, competitive pricing behavior, and policy adherence. Recommend strategic adjustments based on data trends.
- System Management: Maintain and enhance pricing compliance tools (e.g., Maptrack), ensuring data accuracy and system reliability. Support integration with internal systems and process improvements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure consistent enforcement of pricing policies and alignment with broader commercial strategies.
- Stakeholder Communication: Draft and manage communications to customers regarding UPP compliance. Serve as the primary contact for external pricing monitoring vendors and coordinate enforcement activities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Requirements:
- Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities to assess pricing trends, cost structures, and market dynamics.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data management and reporting within a fast-paced environment.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with internal teams, vendor partners, and customers.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with pricing systems and ability to quickly learn new platforms.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, or related field (Preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in pricing analysis, sales operations, or compliance
- Familiarity with pricing enforcement platforms and e-commerce environments
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and handling documents.
- Occasional standing or walking during meetings, presentations, or office movement.
- Visual acuity to read and analyze data on screens and printed reports.
- Occasional lifting of items up to 15 pounds (e.g., laptops, files, or presentation materials).
- Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, training, or retail store visits (if applicable)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
We operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting where adaptability and initiative are key. The environment is lean and dynamic, encouraging individuals to take initiative, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully from day one. Creativity and curiosity drive our problem-solving. Team members are collaborative, strong communicators, and natural leaders.
ABOUT PETMATE
Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products. Some of our most beloved brands include Chuckit!®, Arm & Hammer®, Barkbone®, Gamma2®, HyperPet®, JW Pet®, La-Z-Boy®, Mad Cat®, Petmate®, Vittles Vault® and Wild Eats®.
Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a single focus on providing safe pet transportation, which resulted in the creation of the first dog kennel. Flash forward to today, and the same love and bond that existed to provide safe travels for our pets now permeates through every step of pet and pet owners’ shared adventure.
Knowing that pets are every bit as much a part of the family, Petmate takes pride in developing new, superior products that improve the quality of life and enrich the bond created between people & their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, we place safety at the core of what we make and how we make it.
Our 25 trusted brands continually drive innovation across pet categories, spanning dog and cat toys, feeding and watering, food storage, carriers, shelters, bedding, consumables and more.
OUR WHY: To enrich the lives of families by cultivating the bond between people & their pets
OUR VISION: Families everywhere trust us more than any other company to enhance the well-being of their pets at every step of their adventure
Petmate Core Values
OWN IT! We take full responsibility for our actions, decisions, and their outcomes
STEADFAST DETERMINATION: Steady pursuit of what's next with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm
DO THE RIGHT THING: Consistent alignment of actions and values in every situation, ensuring you're always true to what's right
SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: We prioritize the safety of employees, consumers, and pets without compromise
Petmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
