Pricing & Market Analytics Manager

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Job Description

The Manager, Pricing and Market Analytics reports to the Vice President, Commercial Finance of MasterBrand with a strong, indirect, reporting relationship to the Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis. The Manager, Pricing and Market Analytics is a key contributor on the Commercial Finance management team which together ensure financial targets and strategic initiatives are met. This position will collaborate with a wide audience crossing all functions of the organization, interacting frequently with Commercial leadership. This position is responsible for accessing and improving current pricing processes and methodologies, providing the organization with information vital to the decision-making process, brand and product margin reviews and benchmarking, market penetration and opportunity analysis, market definition and mapping, competitor dynamics and pricing comparisons, and other commercial analytics.

YOUR ROLE:

• Partners with Channel Commercial and Finance leaders to develop and drive short, mid, and long-term pricing strategies.
• Interprets financial impact of pricing decisions.
• Drives improvement in the quality of internal and external sales and market data to enable business decision making, growth and performance.
• Coordinates the process of market definition, sizing, mapping, and prospect discovery.
• Provides in depth market analysis for penetration and opportunities.
• Monitors competitor dynamics and pricing comparison across all channels.
• Provides analytics to support Commercial Channels, strategic deployment teams, Kaizen events, and corporate Financial Planning and Analysis as needed.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of all MasterBrand strategic business units. Leverages ideas from other reviews and co-workers to provide value-added recommendations and best practices to others. 
• Demonstrates teamwork by responsively collaborating with the Commercial Finance management and staff, sharing information and ideas, proactively seeking, and accepting constructive feedback, and accepting additional assignments when appropriate. 
• Assists with interviewing, training, and developing internal auditors. 
• Works with IT Audit to develop, document, and/or run Data Analytic routines as feasible. 
• Identifies self-development needs and seeks opportunities to work on areas that will further develop skills. 
• Consistently demonstrates the MasterBrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to reduce waste, complexity, and improve our work environment.
• Participates in company efforts related to ethics and compliance activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This includes typing, clicking, and writing. Frequently positions self to maintain information in drawers and shelving. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to read documents, emails, and computer screens, as well as see details on printed materials and presentations. Consistently works in an indoor setting. While traveling, the individual in this position needs to occasionally move about on the plant floor when going on plant tours and engage face to face with process and control owners. Occasionally moves items weighing up to fifteen pounds across plant floor for various needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is a remote position with the ideal candidate capable of working efficiently and independently from their home office to fulfill assigned tasks and meet deadlines. As a remote employee the candidate will need internet connectivity capable of supporting virtual communication tools that allow for collaboration with team members, attendance of meetings, and participation in company activities. The ideal candidate will be required to set up and maintain a suitable home office environment conducive to productivity. This includes having a dedicated workspace with a comfortable chair, desk, and adequate lighting. The candidate is expected to travel 30% to 40% of their time to meet with process and control owners, go on plant tours, attend conferences, etc. This travel will require overnight stays and may be multiple days in duration.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Master of Business Administration and/or relevant master’s studies preferred.
• Basic understanding of and experience with the interpretation and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, auditing standards, and Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Experience with large scale multi-channel commercial business unit and various pricing mechanisms impacted gross to net (GTN) sales.
• Progressive financial experience participating on diverse teams at multiple locations within a manufacturing organization a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an efficient and engaged finance team and to manage multiple priorities and team members in an efficient and effective manner.
• Positive and solution-orientated attitude and approach.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (oral and written) required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) required.
• Experience with data analytics strongly preferred.
• Experience involved in IT systems operations or IT auditing preferred.
• Ability to travel 30-40% annually (domestic & international).

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].

• Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

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