Pricing Strategy and Planning Analyst I

Tasks

Inside the Role

This position is responsible for effectively optimizing pricing over the life cycle of aftermarket parts, including the Engine and Powertrain components, to maximize revenue, sales velocity, sales volume, and margin, and support overall product, dealer, and customer objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience in analyzing large amounts of data to assess current trends, propose pricing strategies, and model financial impacts. Examples of projects include market research, modeling pricing elasticity, testing new pricing strategies, and modeling revenue and profit impacts, while aligning with cross-functional departments like Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, and AM Digital Experience.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $65,000 to $83,000 USD.

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include: - 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age. - Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation and 13+ calendar holidays. - 8 weeks paid parental leave. - Employee assistance program. - Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs. - Onsite fitness (at some locations). - Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off. - Short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Responsibilities include: - Conducting market research to accurately assess the market price position and trends. - Analyzing product profitability, including cost to serve, profit margin, volume-based price discount structures, and profitability thresholds. - Proposing pricing recommendations using data analysis and market research, and developing financial models to quantify financial impacts. - Preparing and presenting key findings to internal stakeholders. - Managing and administering the assigned parts segments within the pricing tool to execute pricing recommendations. - Ensuring the timely and accurate development and maintenance of DTNA’s Aftermarket Price Releases. - Working cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure inputs are accurately incorporated into the pricing strategy. - Resolving pricing issues, discrepancies, and questions. - Continuously identifying areas for improvement in pricing processes, policies, procedures, systems, and training. - Managing Pricing tickets through Aftermarket Parts Communication (APC) inquiries to support customers.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Qualifications include: - Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years of related experience, an associate's degree with 2 years of related experience, or 4 years of related experience required. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot, v-lookup, if-statement). - Ability to deliver results with minimal supervision required. - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to present recommendations. - Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with other teams. - SQL/SAS/STATA/programming experience. - Ability to use Power BI tools and develop and use Tableau.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

Preferred qualifications include: - Experience in pricing methodologies and strategies. - Ability to perform quantitative analysis using large datasets. - Python programming experience. - Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related discipline). - Experience in AM Export business processes.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location: Fort Mill, SC, US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office, 1 day remote). This schedule fosters collaboration, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person teamwork.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous vehicles. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success, continue DTNA’s legacy as the industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards building a cleaner, safer, and more efficient tomorrow for all.

Additional Information

Important details: - This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders. - Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application. - Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check. - Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen. - Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions. - EEO - Disabled/Veterans.

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll-free at 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD-enabled calls, dial 503-745-2137 or toll-free at 866-355-6935.

Qualifications

Please see above for qualification details.