Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, and other food service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to efficiency, accuracy, & delivering competitive value across our operations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an analytical & detail-oriented Pricing Analyst to support pricing strategy, purchasing analytics, cost optimization, & data-driven decision-making across our organization.
Position Summary
The Pricing Analyst is responsible for analyzing product, vendor, purchasing, & pricing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve procurement strategies, & support business decisions. This role partners closely with Purchasing & other cross-functional teams to develop reporting processes, monitor key performance indicators, evaluate performance, & translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
The ideal candidate is analytical, technically proficient, & business-minded with strong quantitative skills and the ability to identify trends, improve processes, & clearly communicate data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
Pricing, Purchasing & Cost Analysis
- Analyze product, vendor, purchasing, & pricing data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, & areas for improvement
- Evaluate product costs, vendor performance, alternative products, & sourcing opportunities to support purchasing decisions
- Identify & quantify opportunities to improve margins, procurement strategies, & overall cost performance
- Analyze transportation & supply chain costs to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies
- Develop recommendations based on quantitative analysis & clearly communicate findings to stakeholders
Reporting & Performance Analytics
- Develop & maintain daily, weekly, & monthly reporting around key business metrics & KPIs
- Measure performance against established targets & benchmarks
- Analyze large data sets to identify trends, discrepancies, & business opportunities
- Standardize reporting processes, inputs, & outputs to improve accuracy & departmental efficiency
- Translate complex data into meaningful insights & actionable business recommendations
Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support
- Identify opportunities to optimize purchasing, pricing, reporting, & supply chain processes
- Develop & maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to analytical & reporting processes
- Partner with Purchasing, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, & Operations to investigate business questions & develop solutions
- Support implementation of new reporting tools, analytical methodologies, & process improvements
- Assist with ad hoc analytical projects & initiatives designed to improve departmental performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
- Previous experience as a Pricing, Financial, Business, Data, Supply Chain Analyst, or similar analytical role
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience analyzing data & developing quantitative or financial reports
- Strong analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities & collaborate effectively across departments
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of VBA and/or Python
- Experience with data cleaning, validation, & preparation
- Basic understanding of relational databases
- Familiarity with accounting principles & financial terminology
- Experience with purchasing, procurement, pricing, or supply chain analytics
- Experience in wholesale, distribution, retail, or another high-volume environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy
- Six (6) Paid Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program, subject to eligibility & plan guidelines
- Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, which may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, & other optional benefits
- Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your Family
For immediate consideration, please forward resumes to Samantha England: