Data Analyst - Pricing at Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart. Learn more at
Role Summary
Analyze the macro market and internal business factors to strategically price products to maximize revenue and/or profit. This role requires working cross-functionally between Sales, Finance and Product Owners. Communicate findings through appropriate materials. Maintain a broad understanding of Ingram Micro’s business model and become educated on particular vendors, customers, and internal division’s business models and needs. As a Pricing Professional, define pricing issues and identify how pricing facts, data and decisions link to overall business strategy. Leverage B2B pricing experience to lead clients through sales improvements via Pricing. Act as a thought leader, providing practical recommendations and contributing to team discussions on implications of analysis;
identify implementationchallenges. Predict emerging customer needs and develop innovative solutions. Champion and support new projects, communicating their value and engaging others to participate. Handle large data sets, consolidating and transforming data for analysis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Analysis and Reporting:
Pull data from multiple sources. Understand client’s data objectives and translate business needs into the appropriate technical data model. Run data models and review data output to ensure model accuracy and translate trends and outputs. Be familiar with and use at least two of the following modelling techniques:
linear/logistic regression, clustering, decision trees, ANOVA, price optimization, price elasticity/demand modeling.
* Communication:
Effectively listen, communicate, recommend, and present data analytic solutions to internal and external clients. This includes over-the-phone and in-person presentations with PowerPoint and other media sources.
* Program Organization and Execution:
Work closely with the project manager to communicate project ETA, status, modeling outputs, and client communication needs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Formal education or training required in a quantitative field (MS or PhD preferred) such as Statistics, Operations Research, Econometrics or Applied Mathematics. Experience with pricing is desirable. Understand client objectives and translate business needs into pricing strategies. Knowledge of basic statistics (e.G., standard deviation, mean). Awareness of machine learning and data mining and the ability to discuss its uses. Experience analyzing large data sets, identifying trends and patterns. Ability to synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams. Experience with cleaning, aggregating, and pre-processing data from varied sources. Intermediate SQL experience for standard and ad hoc data mining, with specializations in database design, architecture and/or data integration. Ability to communicate a clear and persuasive argument to senior executives around pricing strategy and operations. Ability to independently lead and own projects on cross-functional teams. Subject expertise in at least two of:
price optimization, price elasticity, and customer segmentation.
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
* Implement own recommendations and see projects through to completion
* Analyze current methods and procedures, recommend and implement improvements
* Mathematical ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
* Effective communication by telephone and in group meetings;
ability to convey information accurately
* Ability to follow directions and organize facts and figures
* Participate in meetings to give and receive information several times a month
* Conduct meetings or presentations to explain, negotiate or persuade
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