Position Overview
Based in Watford, the Associate Buyer in Pricing will join the Brand Positioning team to be part of a very dynamic cross-brand and cross-channel function, embedded within EMEA Buying, Planning and Allocation Team.
The Associate Buyer in Pricing will be the key contact on any price related matters, holding the necessary business knowledge on the topic to help and guide various teams.
This role will provide exposure to different business functions, including Planning, Buying, Data Analytics and IT. It will suit an analyst mindset, working in a FMCG, distribution or fashion retailing company.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Perform operational price activities to ensure correct price positioning, holistic accuracy & alignment
2. Analyze pricing data (internal and external) to provide insights, trends and recommendations
3. Monitor currency fluctuations and FX rates and recommend price adjustments as necessary
4. Influence pricing tactics and strategies
5. Maintain, improve and adapt price performance monitoring tools
6. Manage local new price setting, exception requests & communication with relevant stakeholders
7. Suggest process and operational improvements
8. Analyze and assess impact of potential price changes
9. Support teams on any price related topic
Shared accountabilities:
10. Collaborate with operational teams to identify new ways of working
11. Collaborate with IT & Data Analytics teams to identify solutions leveraging best in class technologies
12. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess E2E change impact
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
13. Critical thinker & creative problem-solver
14. Self-starter; highly motivated and organized
15. Attention to detail; able to maintain good accuracy levels
16. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners
17. Thrives in a fast-paced & dynamic environment
18. High level of computer literacy (intermediate / advanced level Excel)
19. Fluent in English
20. Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
21. Excitement about team-work and straight talk