Hardlines Pricing Analyst

Job Description

Time Type:

Role Details:

Time Type: Full Time

Job Location: 1350 IH 35 N, San Marcos, TX 78667

Job Summary:

The Hardlines Pricing Analyst studies the retail prices of our competitors, analyzes price behavior/product performance and sets/maintains the retails in our Point-of-Sale system. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity by exploring data beyond assigned requests, identifying emerging trends, unusual patterns, and opportunities that may not be immediately visible.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintain Pricing Data Integrity

• Monitors pricing data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency across assigned categories. 
• Identifies pricing anomalies, missing cost information, incorrect competitive mappings, and data exceptions. 
• Partners with Merchandising, Information Services, and Store Operations to resolve data quality issues impacting pricing decisions. 
• Manages and documents rules and strategies (by category/by geographic zone) as changes are made.
• Recommends improvements to pricing data standards and business rules.
• Reviews and takes appropriate action on MAPP, PMAPP, and IMAPP updates

Generate Actionable Insights

• Analyzes large datasets to identify trends in pricing, gross margin, sales, market share, market baskets, and customer purchasing behavior and other metrics
• Analyzes large datasets to identify opportunities for pricing consistency, price progressions, and gross margin improvement. 
• Generates "what if" scenarios to model sales and gross margin impact. Test, review and report on progress of strategic pricing decisions.
• Evaluates effectiveness of category pricing strategies, identify gaps and opportunities, and recommend refinements to strategies.
• Translates complex analytical findings into concise recommendations for business leaders.

Improve Pricing Processes Through Automation

• Identifies repetitive analytical work that can be automated through AI, scripting, or reporting tools. 
• Participates in the design and testing of new pricing tools, AI workflows, and analytical capabilities. 
• Continuously improves pricing processes through automation and data-driven efficiencies.

AI-Enabled Pricing Proficiency

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies to support competitive pricing activities.
• Regularly and independently applies AI-enabled tools to improve research efficiency, pricing analysis, market monitoring, reporting, and data-driven insights, and looks for opportunities to apply AI to reduce manual effort within assigned categories.
• Familiarity with AI applications and a track record of applying them in analytical, pricing, or business environments is required; experience evaluating or recommending new AI tools for team-wide use is preferred.

General Responsibilities

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into business recommendations. 
• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets using Excel, SQL, BI tools, AI-enabled analytical tools, or similar technologies. 
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity. 
• Ability to communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Responsible for a balanced workload in the stores and improved price execution. Coordinate the day-to-day pricing activities within each merchandise category
• Proactively communicate relevant information as necessary to appropriate levels in the organization, formally and informally, in both written and oral forms
• Work on special projects, ad hoc analysis, and initiatives related to pricing strategies
• Foster a collaborative partnership with the McCoy's Store Operations Teams
• Attends and participates in department meetings, training sessions, and company-sponsored programs as required.
• Participate in product training as needed, including NHPA on-line training.
• Attends team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Other assignments and duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple project workstreams with limited supervision.
• Occasional local or regional travel to McCoy's store locations or events is required for content capture.
• Must have a current driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ Years' experience pricing retail products
• Retail, Construction, or Home Improvement experience, preferred.
• Experience evaluating or piloting new AI tools or workflows within a pricing or analytical function
• Work toward Certified Pricing Professional (CPP) certification within two years followed by continuous education to remain certified.
• Experience applying concepts to practical situations and works with common mathematical concepts.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience using AI-enabled tools to support research, analysis, or reporting
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and IBM Cognos and project-management tools experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, frequent use of a computer and mobile device, and regular verbal and written communication.

• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Standard office hours apply with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Must be regularly available and willing to work at least 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week or such other hours per day or hours per week as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.
• Remain available for scheduled meetings, reviews, and testing sessions during agreed-upon business hours.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

McCoy’s is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the People Development Department at (866) 896-0884. EOE, AAP, D, F, VA