Director - Pricing Systems Optimization

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Pricing Systems Optimization will lead all aspects of pricing optimization software development and implementation, moving PODS pricing towards a more dynamic environment, using advanced analytics and tools including Artificial Intelligence. This person will lead the though process and work closely with IT and current pricing system vendors to adapt and implement advanced pricing methods to maximize pricing and improve revenue generation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates, leads and executes a roadmap of proposed enhancements to the Pricing Systems that optimize pricing and maximize revenue and / or margin, up to and including dynamic pricing methods and the use of artificial intelligence
• Identifies opportunities to apply advanced pricing techniques and models to improve pricing.
• Is the business leader responsible for the pricing system logic and functionality, keeping a deep understanding of how it works and how it serves the business goals.
• Works with IT and current or future pricing systems vendors to support major corporate system enhancement initiatives
• Keeps up to date with the use of new tools and methods to price in various industries and brings ideas to PODS.
• Works cross-functionally with business partners (pricing functions, marketing, operations, finance, logistics, IT) to ensure the pricing vision is shared, accepted and implications incorporated in operating processes.
• Lead cost / benefit analysis of proposed system changes
• Develops and presents improvement proposals to leadership and non-technical users in clear, concise, and convincing manners both in writing and interactive presentation setting
• Leads the pricing systems team in all aspects of current pricing systems support and development. Motivates and engages them to support the goal.
• Applies advanced statistical and data analytics concepts
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Education & Experience Requirements

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