The VP of Pricing & Analytics will lead merchandising strategies, enhance pricing models, and utilize data analytics to improve sales and customer satisfaction across retail channels.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you will work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The pivotal role of VP, Merchandising Pricing & Analytics will be responsible for leading the development and execution of merchandising strategies, optimizing pricing models, and leveraging data analytics to drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction across all retail channels. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of retail operations, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven track record of translating insights into actionable business strategies.
At Heritage Grocers Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. But it's more than that, it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you will work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The pivotal role of VP, Merchandising Pricing & Analytics will be responsible for leading the development and execution of merchandising strategies, optimizing pricing models, and leveraging data analytics to drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction across all retail channels. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of retail operations, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven track record of translating insights into actionable business strategies.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive merchandising and pricing strategies aligned with company goals, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
- Merchandising Excellence: Oversee product assortment planning, category management, and visual merchandising standards to enhance the customer experience and maximize sales potential.
- Pricing Optimization: Lead the analysis, development, and implementation of dynamic pricing strategies, promotional activities, and markdown optimization to achieve revenue and margin targets.
- Data Analytics & Insights: Utilize advanced analytical techniques and tools to interpret complex sales, inventory, customer, and market data. Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for merchandising, pricing, and operational improvements.
- Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of merchandising, pricing, and analytics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution of strategies and alignment of objectives.
- Forecasting & Planning: Collaborate with relevant teams to develop accurate sales forecasts, inventory plans, and budget allocations based on data-driven insights.
- Technology & Tools: Identify and implement new technologies and analytical tools to enhance merchandising, pricing, and reporting capabilities.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly monitor, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of merchandising and pricing strategies, making adjustments as necessary.
- Market & Competitor Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats, informing strategic adjustments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, economics, statistics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in retail merchandising, pricing, or analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
- Proven expertise in developing and executing successful merchandising and pricing strategies within a retail environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw actionable conclusions.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, advanced Excel).
- Experience with retail planning software and merchandising systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a strong business acumen.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
Disclaimer:
Pay Scale $225K-265K
The pay scale above is a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with California Labor Code § 432.3 and state and local minimum wage standards.
Heritage Grocers Group Ontario, California, USA Office
2501 E Guasti Rd, Ontario, California, United States, 91761
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