Job Description

Pricing Analyst, Zoro

Location:

BUFFALO GROVE, IL, US, 60089-4525 CHICAGO, IL, US, 60603-4013

Date: Feb 1, 2021

Company Summary:
Zoro.com is an eCommerce company that sells business supplies, equipment, and toolsbut were much more than just a website. Were a team of people who win and lose together (we prefer winning!). Since 2011, Zoro has been working hard to make it easy for our customers to purchase everything they need to make their businesses go. Zoro currently offers 6 million products, fast and free shipping, no-hassle returns, and exceptional customer service. Weve grown quickly in a short time, recently surpassing 450 team members and reaching annual revenue of over $600 million. Add to that our award-winning culturewe were named a Great Place to Work for 2019-21, among other accoladesand we think Zoro is a pretty amazing place to work and grow.

Primary Function:

Pricing Analysts are encouraged to experiment with new tactics and make modifications to pricing tools and processes. This is accomplished by applying a unique blend of skills including data mining, analytical programming, process design, and creative problem solving. Top candidates demonstrate past experience creating new tools and models that can be used across the organization.

Pricing Analysts are expected to work collaboratively across Zoro departments including Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and many others. As a core functionality of Zoros business, pricing helps drive the success of multiple projects and initiatives. A successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to understand Zoros unique business objectives and anticipate how pricing can be used to achieve Zoros mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Price authoring - allocate initial pricing in effort to further product line expansion
* Effectively manage cost changes and minimum margin requirements for the Zoro assortment
* Perform analysis of anticipated supplier cost support programs; Managing sales and contribution margin
* Prepare price changes with goal of generating revenue for items that historically are not selling
* Maintain direct procurement and dropship reference table, to ensure accurate cost structure is utilized for initial price authoring

Qualifications:

* A Bachelors degree is required
* 1-3+ years experience in Pricing, Analytics or equivalent experience
* Proficiency with SQL, R, and Python is a plus
* Proven history of applying problem solving skills when working with limited data & resources

Final note: We share a commitment to our Zoro values Win & Lose Together (We prefer winning!), Take Ownership, We Are Transparent, and Aspire to be Customer-Obsessed. Everything we do at Zoro is centered around delighting our customers. It's a natural extension of our company culture and how we care for each other. We believe when we act in ways that are consistent with these values, we can solve any technical challenge that lies ahead of us. As a Zoro employee, you can expect to work with smart, energetic people, learn something every day, and be valued for your perspective.

Zoro is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.