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WORLDPAC · 10 hours ago

Pricing & Analytics Manager

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $108K/yr

7+ years exp

WORLDPAC is seeking an autonomous and strategic Pricing & Analytics Manager to lead and manage pricing science initiatives for their automotive parts portfolio. This role involves overseeing a team and working cross-functionally to optimize pricing strategies and drive revenue growth while utilizing advanced analytics and data science techniques.

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Responsibilities

Design and deploy pricing and margin optimization models, including elasticity estimation, price sensitivity analysis, and what-if scenario modeling to support revenue and profitability objectives

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of pricing models for thousands of automotive parts across B2B, distribution, and e-commerce channels

Oversee competitive pricing analysis versus OEM, aftermarket, and distributor pricing, ensuring actionable insights are delivered to senior leadership

Direct pricing actions based on margin analysis, SKU lifecycle, elasticity testing, and sales performance, with accountability for results

Establish and manage discounting and promotional strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to balance volume and profitability

Supervise the design and deployment of statistical and machine learning models for demand forecasting, price elasticity, inventory velocity, and customer behavior, including margin optimization and what-if scenario modeling

Guide the team in recommending pricing adjustments, segmentation strategies, and dynamic pricing opportunities using predictive models

Ensure continuous monitoring and refinement of model performance using real-time sales and market data

Apply experimentation and advanced analytics techniques to evaluate pricing strategies, promotions, and trade-offs across volume, margin, and customer behavior

Oversee the extraction, transformation, and analysis of large datasets from ERP (SAP, Oracle), CRM (Salesforce), and e-commerce platforms

Build and maintain end-to-end pricing analytics pipelines, integrating transaction data, cost structures, and competitive signals to support scalable and repeatable pricing decisions

Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting to track pricing performance, margin trends, and competitive positioning for executive review

Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams

Identify and champion opportunities to automate pricing workflows, improve data quality, and scale analytics across the organization

Partner with IT and analytics engineering to implement pricing engines, automated scripts, and reporting platforms

Standardize and govern pricing analytics pipelines, documentation, and rules for sustainable and repeatable analytics practices

Partner closely with pricing, category, and commercial teams to translate business questions into analytical frameworks and deliver actionable pricing recommendations

Lead collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to align pricing strategies with business objectives

Present actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership

Oversee training and enablement on pricing tools, dashboards, and analytical methods for team members and business partners

Qualification

Pricing strategyData scienceSQLPythonRExcelData visualizationPricing optimizationAutonomous workCommunication skillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field

7+ years of experience in pricing analytics, data science, revenue management, or related analytical roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership capacity

Demonstrated expertise in pricing strategy, price elasticity, and revenue optimization techniques, with direct experience at the distribution level highly desirable

Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and Excel

Experience analyzing large SKU-level datasets and evaluating margin impact

Strong data visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)

Proven ability to communicate complex analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Track record of working autonomously and driving initiatives to completion

Preferred

Experience in automotive parts (OEM, aftermarket, distribution) or manufacturing pricing analytics

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and pricing optimization software

Knowledge of A/B testing, experimental design, and predictive modeling for pricing decisions

Exposure to big data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift) and workflow tools (dbt, Airflow)

Company

WORLDPAC

Worldpac is a distributor of automotive parts and accessories firm that offers services for repair shops and automotive businesses. It is a sub-organization of Advance Auto Parts.

Founded in 1995

Newark, California, USA

1001-5000 employees