Retail Pricing Specialist - WinCo Foods

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Job Summary

This position is accountable for maintaining and monitoring store pricing within our Retail Pricing system.   Primary duties include competitive price analysis, data entry, item and vendor maintenance, cost changes, retail pricing changes, setting up promotions and other duties as assigned.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Enters new items into the computer system by performing such duties as contacting supplier to verify stock, gaining authorization, establishing gross margins and inputting information into the system.
• Monitors item movement from stores by correcting errors, researching no-find (unauthorized) items, proofing reports to find discrepancies, etc.
• Identifies errors by proofing reports and comparing store data against the master file.
• Enters cost, promotions and pricing data into system, print reports, proof reports, communicates with vendors and stores via phone and email.
• Sets prices based on competition for sections and “super comps” in area stores using prescribed rules and analyzing competitive pricing.
• Performs office clerical duties (i.e., filing, collating, etc.).
• Coordinates with stores by communicating via phone and email.
• Monitor store daily item movement (dim) cost, retail and movement to ensure accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

 Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience:

• Demonstrating expertise in Retail Pricing, Store Scanning, Receiving and/or Retail Operations.
• Performing quick and accurate 10-key data entry.
• Demonstrated proficiency with numerical data and calculations.
• Providing excellent prioritizing skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
• Applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail in order to effectively monitor progress and complete assignments, performing all duties with efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrating initiative and self-direction to perform a variety of simultaneous skills (multi-tasking).
• Demonstrating proficient use of Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Utilizing excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, Supervisors, store personnel and vendors.
• Must be dependable and demonstrate initiative.

Ability to:

• Prioritize, delegate, direct and organize tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• Handle stress and deal with a variety of demands simultaneously.
• Be self-directed and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Continuously perform duties requiring manual dexterity for typing 35 wpm, collating, distributing paperwork, data input, proficient use of 10-key, attaching papers, sorting, etc.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Perform all tasks with integrity and extreme confidentiality.

Machines and Equipment Operated:

• Office machines (computer terminal, copier/scanner, 10-key, fax machine, telephone, etc)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary. 

As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.