Contract Pricing Analyst

The purpose of the analyst position is to provide modeling and analytic support within pricing exercises requested by the BSD contract sales organization. Execution of these responsibilities is done in a consultative environment, providing data-driven knowledge and guidance to promote price optimization that ensures customer loyalty. The analyst also works as a resource that infuses overall corporate strategy into the pricing process, assessing and working to avoid risk and exposure. This includes recommending optimal pricing structures, and often executing the set up of those structures through templates, loading into various work streams and systems.

1. Provides analytics and strategic recommendations for pricing decisions on complex accounts, supporting field sales in delivering profitable growth. Suggests effective pricing strategies and structures on proposals, molding them to our constantly evolving business practices.

2. Facilitates conference calls with sales, legal and contract administration to proactively suggest pricing scenarios that represent appropriate price target setting and adherence/compliance to pricing approval requirements. Assists in navigating Sales through evolving processes designed to maintain compliance with policy, reporting and approval systems.

3. Ensures all analysis contains strategic product selection. This includes accurately cross referenced customer item lists, working toward products in the Office Depot assortment that will best fit the individual customer and their unique proposal, as well as viable alternate items to maximize margin and encourage customer adoption with savings. 

Associates degree or equivalent work experience.

1-3 years experience creating pricing models/or in related field.

2+ yrs general business experience. Experience analyzing how changes in gross profit impacts account profitability. Reviewing legal documents 

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule: 

Office Depot offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits packages, which includes a 401(k) and more, best-In-class office products & services, as well as comprehensive development programs. We are an innovative, high-performance company.

Working in our stores provides you with unlimited possibilities to start or expand your career.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Office Depot is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran's status, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.