We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

PURPOSE

Aids in implementing pricing strategies while supporting Sales/Operations and other members of the Pricing Team. Participates in maintaining price and cost information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the creation of Market level pricing strategies by analyzing and understanding existing processes and tools.
• Execute system setup and maintenance required to seamlessly implement pricing systems, tools, and processes.
• Host market specific training, tailoring content to market needs and highlighting best practices.
• Coordinate with Manager of Pricing to develop training content for tools and reports necessary to achieve goals and objectives.
• Support Director of Pricing in documenting and implementing company-wide initiatives.
• Leverage cost analysis tools and exception reporting to ensure timely and accurate updates of replacement costs.
• Present system enhancement recommendations to Product Owner to address Sales/Operations' needs.
• Foster culture of people development and continual learning by coaching teammates to ensure individual, team, and company success.
• Leverage analytics suite to identify opportunities and present recommendations to Pricing Manager and Sales/Operations.
• Engage with Sales/Operations to support recurring process to establish and maintain accurate and competitive pricing.
• Monthly Customer Pricing uploads
• Build Schedule A load sheets for call SMs
• Test house compared to total spend spreadsheets
• Update SMs pricing software spreadsheets for new SKUs and changed SKUs
• Build and update Market Dash Boards
• Track Permits with Square Footage
• Sales pace and forecast graphed
• Test house price graphed
• Commodity graphs market specific
• Look for indicators of pulse and slowing
• Cover any GM/SMs on vacation to upload pricing for their Market.
• Build monthly Market communications for customer using Zillow / Zonda / Reventure App / or other resource

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance/Accounting, IT, Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Proficiency managing large datasets in Microsoft Excel.
• 3 years of experience in analytical field – preference given to disciplines focused on Sales, Margin, or Cost Analysis
• 2-3 years of experience coaching teammates
• Demonstrated producing analytics packages
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills (Excel – vlookups, pivot tables, etc)
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Minded - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Organized - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Ability to proactively anticipate needs.
• Attentive - Focuses on solving concerns, not blaming; Keenly aware of details; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Great Communicator - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs and audience.
• Team minded - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Analytical - Leverages data to solve problems; Looks for abstract ways to approach challenges; Strives to understand the root cause; Possesses a growth mindset.
• Ethical - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Inclusive - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Agile - History of thriving, navigating, and executing in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Working after hours may be required to maintain accurate pricing in OnLine.
• Requires approximately 10% travel and may require some travel to attend market specific engagements.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.