Pricing Analyst

Overview:

Gopuff is looking for an experienced eCommerce Analyst. The Pricing Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Merchandising team with pricing analysis and insights to better generate sales, margin, acquisition, retention and frequency. This role will encompass building, testing and improving the overall pricing strategy utilizing third party data, market data and internal data. It will be imperative that this person demonstrate the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.

This is a hybrid position (Tues-Thurs onsite) in our Philadelphia, PA or Aventura, FL locations

You Will:

• Develop a deep understanding of Gopuff’s business and competitive set specifically around assortment, pricing and overall value proposition
• Drive competitor data process via third party vendor to increase quantity and quality of data
• Support the internal teams and external partners by building recurring dashboards and ad hoc reports (Snowflake & Looker)
• Develop tools to automate and simplify the execution and analysis of pricing
• Assist cross-functional teams in evaluating three distinct pricing levers:
• Everyday Pricing (margin leakage, elasticity and retail maximization)
• Create retail guidelines and manage adherence to rules (nationally and by zone)Leverage price scraping to evaluate market competitiveness across specific categories and regions
• Manage retail price zones by geography and demographicsEnsure new items have correct costs/retails
• Analyze & address items with outlier margin monthly Assess items with cost/retail changes monthly to verify margin impact
• Clearance / Regional Pricing (minimize shrink and clearance markdowns)
• Maximize markdown rate (% off) and cadence (timing) by store based on inventory and rate of sale (e.g., 25% off 6 weeks out, 50% off 2 weeks out)
• Identify items driving high shrink and reduce by collaborating with category managers to alter assortment, PO quantity, casepack, purchase frequency, etc
• Create pricing zones based on geography and demographics to maximize sales, margin, acquisition and retention
• Promo Effectiveness
• Analyze pre/during/post impact of promotions inclusive of vendor funding
• Determine optimal promo retail to drive sales, margin, acquisition and retention
  
  

You Have:

• 3 years of experience pricing analytics with a strong preference for eCommerce experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university.
• Advanced training in statistics, mathematics, analytics, etc. a plus
• Must have advanced analytical skills - Advanced MS Excel, Looker, Tableau, R, SQL, etc.
• Ability to tell stories through data, develop and use structured approaches to identify root causes
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives and key deadlines
• Ability to be available for pricing adjustments on weekends and holidays (case by case basis)
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Self-starter, Team player and fast learner
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
  
  

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.

And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.

Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.

Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.