Pricing Analyst at US Foods

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or minimum 3 years of pricing experience
Pricing experience within foodservice or food manufacturing companies highly desired
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Proven experience working with and supporting sales teams; strong business acumen and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Able to access information within established pricing databases and/or analyze data made available from analysts
Knowledge of the PRIME pricing system highly desired

Responsibilities

Review and manage price deviations and exceptions for Territory Managers (TMs) aligned to designated DC, including evaluating requests for commission-based adjustments (CBAs), self-funded deviations, and price approvals
Answer pricing queries escalated from Sales and other USF employees as required for the designated DC
Analyze and develop pricing recommendations to support bids for local customers (e.g., excluding schools) and conduct special pricing reviews for new customer acquisition for the designated DC, in partnership with Strategic Pricing Manager
Manage area Daily Sales Below Cost (DSBC) reporting process to improve area margins; identify costing errors and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve
Execute weekly promotional pricing in designated DC
Monitor and identify opportunities by analyzing and reporting on margin and market pricing; work closely with District Sales Managers (DSMs) on auditing ongoing local self-funded deviations
Utilize Merlin to identify product and category opportunities for pricing strategies; complete ad-hoc pricing analysis as required by the Strategic Pricing Manager, Area President or Region Pricing Manager
Manage and upload exceptions for vendor price list from local/regional suppliers
Maintain customer pricing rationale (CPR) back-up for area

Skills

Pricing Analysis

Margin Analysis

DSBC Reporting

Excel

Merlin

Data Analysis

Pricing Strategy

Customer Pricing

Promotional Pricing

Costing Analysis

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.

$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.

Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.

The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.

US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.

Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.

Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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