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Pricing Analyst II

Hannaford Supermarkets
United States, Maine, Scarborough
145 Pleasant Hill Road (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2025
Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising Job Requisition: 462130 Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd Store Code: HAN Ctr Str Category 2 COS (2762594) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested. Home Office Based Positions Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships. Position Summary: Responsible for establishing the base and promotional prices for a specific grouping of categories. Work with the Category team utilizing the price optimization software to evaluate special vendor offers. Perform scenario planning to arrive at the most effective cost and price. Analyze category level trends and adjust pricing plans to achieve financial targets. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Establish base and promotional pricing for a specific grouping of categories that deliver the banner strategy at the shelf and achieve the assigned targets for sales, margin, and units. Review and approve the retail price recommendations of the Markdown team. Calculate the financial impact to the categories and incorporate into the forecast. Monitor the performance of the base and promotional pricing plan. Adjust pricing as necessary to deliver the key financial metrics. Collaborate with other teams within the Category, Merchandising, and Pricing (CMP) organization to master the Revionics pricing software and leverage the full value of the tool. Detect, research and correct data errors within the product hierarchy that limit the value associated with the banner pricing strategy. Analyze competitive data, cost, and strategy to diagnose and resolve pricing issues and queries from retail, vendors, or management. Develop and present different pricing scenarios to Category, Merchandising, and Pricing (CMP) leadership that address: Seasonal pricing plans Evaluate vendor offers to determine the cost and retail to deliver the optimal profitability for the banner. How best to address any banner wide margin gap exercises? The impact of cost changes on lead item selection and category profitability. May be responsible for supervising Pricing Assistant (Fresh Only). Participate in and contribute to project teams as needed. Qualifications and Experience: 3-5 years professional experience Strong analytical experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience Proficient in Microsoft Programs Preferred: Price optimization system experience Experience in Category Management, Demand Management, or Analytics Skills and Abilities: Ability to analyze data and provide insights from the data. Articulate data insights. Create cross-functional relationships. Ability to work individually as well as part of a team. Ability to manage day to day activities for identified responsibilities. Competency Level Description Analytics & Insights Developing actionable insights based on an analysis of information and research, which can serve as the basis for decision making, strategy creation and initiatives/solutions. Collaborative Partnerships Ability to create internal and external cross-functional relationships that enable the development of beneficial solutions. eCommerce Acumen Ability to understand and apply knowledge of eCommerce drivers and insights, partnering with PDL, to develop digital focused solutions which produce sustainable results. Financial & Business Acumen Ability to understand and apply knowledge of Hannaford and supplier business financial drivers, practices, and concepts to develop ideas/solutions which produce desired sustainable results. In-Store & Digital Shelf Management & Merchandising Ability to understand, create, and implement consistent in-store and digital merchandising and shelf management initiatives, utilizing related tools to support Hannaford's strategies and direction. Internal & External Communication & Documentation Ability to communicate with internal partners and external suppliers across functions; Communication may be oral or written including formal presentations and required documentation Negotiation Ability to gain alignment between internal and external parties, while achieving positive business results Pricing & Promotion Ability to understand, develop, and implement pricing and promotion initiatives that support the Hannaford pricing strategy. Product Development & Assortment Ability to develop and/or implement product development and assortment initiatives across all retail formats (On-Line & In-Store) to drive desired business results. Strategic Business Planning Ability to develop and implement comprehensive Category Leadership Solutions, including facilitating tactics and plans that deliver Hannaford's strategy. Supply Chain Ability to understand, apply and integrate knowledge of Hannaford supply chain capabilities, policies, and industry trends to optimize performance. System & Technology Knowledge and utilization of systems and tools to enable execution of strategies and objectives. The Salary Range for this Position is $63,440 - $95,160 The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.