Manager, PM Pricing Program Job in Boca Raton, Florida US
Manager, PM Pricing Program
To be considered for this job, please complete your confidential profile at officedepot.jobsync.com. Job Description bull; Minimum four years experience in pricing and retail plus a minimum of four years management experience. bull; Excel, Access, price optimization software (required); statistical software (preferred) bull; Excellent verbal and written communication skills. bull; Ability to create, analyze, interpret and report analysis results. bull; Outstanding analytical and statistical skills. bull; Proficiency with statistical modeling tools. bull; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel and data management. bull; High level of creativity and leadership qualities. bull; Exceptional time management, prioritization and organizational skills. bull; Exceptional supervisory skills. bull; Executive level presentation skills. bull; Excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. bull; DemandTec software proficiency. Project Management, Process and System flows, bull; Excellent presentation, verbal, written communications skills. bull; Analysis and statistics experience. bull; Clear understanding and use of price elasticity within a business environment. bull; Experience utilizing DemandTec software to price in a cross channel retail environment of Retail, Web, Catalog, and Contract Job Responsibilities The Pricing Program Manager will work within the Merchandise Planning and Strategy team and report to the Director of Strategic Pricing. This position is responsible for developing pricing strategies, guidelines, and recommendations with the goal of maximizing sales and margin while maintaining positive customer price perception. The Pricing Program Manager will perform quantitative analysis for all channels within Office Depot but focused on specific categories, using key intelligence inputs, including Consumer Insights, Market Intelligence (competitive tracking) and Price Optimization tools (DemandTec). The position requires a blend of strategic marketing, cross- functional management and financial analytical skills/experience to define pricing strategies, structure, and policies across the organization. This position will also be responsible for executing the strategy and current competitive positioning as aligned by the senior leadership of the company. The Manager of Pricing will need to be able to establish a strong relationships with both senior leadership and merchant partners that fosters open discussion. Organization Description Office Depot, Inc. is a global supplier of office products and services. The company was incorporated in 1986 with the opening of our first retail store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In fiscal year 2010, we sold $11.6 billion of products and services to consumers and businesses of all sizes through our three business segments: North American Retail Division, North American Business Solutions Division and International Division. Sales are processed through multiple channels, consisting of office supply stores, a contract sales force, an outbound telephone account management sales force, internet sites, direct marketing catalogs and call centers, all supported by our network of supply chain facilities and delivery operations.