Business Intelligence and Pricing Manager

THE POSITIONSG 11/12We are looking for a strategic-minded data professional to provide leadership in Business Intelligence (BI) and Pricing strategies within our Marketing team. The successful candidate will shape decision-making processes, drive pricing initiatives aligned with market insights and brand positioning, and act as a crucial connector among Sales, Finance, and other key Continental groups, including the Americas & Europe Pricing & BI teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPricing Strategy and ImplementationDevelop and execute robust pricing strategies and guidelines informed by comprehensive market and competitive analysis.Oversee migration and integration of pricing systems from legacy SQL databases to SAP, implementing dynamic pricing frameworks aligned with critical business KPIs (forecast accuracy, inventory levels, MAP compliance, growth milestones).Establish and manage detailed pricing conditions in SAP, including discounts, rebate programs, action codes, and net price exclusions, ensuring pricing accuracy and profitability.Utilize Product Hierarchies and Customer Group structures within SAP to streamline and optimize pricing across more than 1,500 product articles.Business Intelligence and AnalyticsDefine, structure, and lead the BI processes specific to the Racing Segment including racetrack analysis, racing reports analysis, and import tracking.Develop and manage sophisticated ETL pipelines and interactive BI dashboards utilizing advanced analytics tools (Python, PowerQuery, PowerPivot, Power BI, KNIME, Tableau), consolidating diverse data sets (approximately 750,000 entries from around 600 racetracks) for executive-level decision-making.Conduct deep-dive competitive pricing analyses to inform strategic pricing adjustments and successful new product launches.Process Optimization and AutomationImplement and manage Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policies, significantly reducing channel conflicts and ensuring consistent pricing compliance across customer segments.Leverage Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions, specifically Power Automate, to automate daily report generation and pricing updates, drastically reducing turnaround time and accelerating critical pricing decisions.Inventory and Yield OptimizationDesign and manage strategic pricing solutions targeting slow-moving inventory and legacy DOT tires, optimizing value recovery and reducing waste through collaborative sales-channel engagement.Cross-functional Collaboration and CommunicationCollaborate closely with Sales Managers, Finance, and other internal stakeholders, providing insightful analysis to guide informed pricing and business decisions.Define and oversee communication strategies for BI and Pricing initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall corporate communication goals.