Pricebook Analyst

Midwest Petroleum Company•Ballwin, MO

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

As a Pricebook Analyst, you are required to maintain the pricing and promotions for all items found at Midwest Petroleum Company’s retail locations. Pricebook also works closely with outside vendors to get UPCs and cost, to build and maintain vendor files of all items sold at Midwest Petroleum Company. Additionally, any issues found at the point of sale in our retail locations are directed to the Pricebook team to help fix the issue. Also, ensure all prices are updated as needed.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or equivalent
Adaptability — Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
Attendance and Punctuality — Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communications — Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; and in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
Cooperation — Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Job Knowledge — Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
Judgment — displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Problem solving — Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Quality — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
Concentration — Maintains attention to detail over an extended period, continually aware of variations in changing situations.
This job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly.
Must be able to frequently be required to lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in different Midwest Petroleum Stations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PDI is preferred

Responsibilities

Analyzes product information and ensures item pricing is accurate at the store level.
Provides system support to stores and marketing department.
Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Coordinates information between Company and vendor systems to ensure proper pricing for merchandise.
Sets up and maintains product promotions, including the setup of new products and/or product lines, in the price book system.
Monitors and controls retail pricing in the stores.
Ensures pricing data entered into the system is accurate and complete.
Researches and analyzes new product pricing/pricing exceptions and makes appropriate products classification decisions, based on criteria established in conjunction with the Market Director.
Identifies pricing implementation problems, recommends solutions, and communicates the course of action to appropriate areas within the organization.
Provides advice and guidance to Category Management, regarding the point of sale (POS) system implementation.
Identifies deficiencies in departmental policies, procedures, systems, and practices; recommends solutions accordingly.
Communicate with vendors to obtain information needed to maintain accurate product database files.
Compiles information and creates reports to bill vendors for rebates.
Provide support to retail locations via Midwest’s ticketing system.
Handle any other work that can be assigned at the supervisor's discretion.