What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Pricing Analyst position at Watsco?
About Us
Baker Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment in the U.S. We have been in business for nearly 75 years; we are visionaries! We are innovating the distribution industry every single day as we transform our company into a world-class supply chain. Our 1,400 employees and 200 locations serve 50,000 active customers. Our corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Fl. and we are a subsidiary of Watsco (NYSE : WSO).
At Baker, we are utilizing emerging technologies and innovations to diversify our portfolio and our service offerings to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
People are the core of our business those who work for us (our employees), those who work with us (our suppliers and vendors) and those we work for (our customers). While some of our employees are the most experienced in the industry, we are always seeking new talent with fresh ideas. If you have a keen sense of respect for yourself and others; an unfaltering devotion to integrity; the drive to provide consistency; the tenacity to strive for excellence; and embody the spirit of teamwork, we would love to talk with you.
Job Description
Summary
This role would administer and maintain vendor pricing as negotiated and received from manufacturers for HVAC / R equipment, parts, supplies and associated products.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Implement price changes as received from manufacturers
- Work with pricing team, purchasing and manufacturer representatives to establish pricing to capture and grow business with new and existing customers.
- Execute data analysis using Excel and other database tools.
- Drive incremental profit through regional and national pricing initiatives
- Pricing and Analysis : Perform detailed competitive analysis.
- Track and measure category performance (sales, margin, etc).
- Research and resolve pricing discrepancies from vendor invoices
And here is what you will need to be successful :
Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
