Pricing Manager-Clearance

Job Description

TEAM MEMBER WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK ONSITE FOUR DAYS A WEEK AT OUR HQ IN RALEIGH, NC. 

Summary

The Manager of Pricing - Clearance is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing markdown and clearance strategies from a pricing perspective to maximize profitability and inventory efficiency. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement expertise to address current business challenges and drive operational excellence.  Require 5+ Years experience. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Design and implement markdown and clearance strategies across product categories to balance margin and inventory turnover. 
• Analyze sales, inventory, and margin data to identify underperforming SKUs and recommend markdown actions. 
• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, finance, and store operations to align clearance strategies with business goals. 
• Lead development and stewardship of dashboards and reporting tools to monitor markdown effectiveness and clearance performance. 
• Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline markdown workflows and enhance decision-making speed and accuracy. 
• Establish governance and controls to ensure markdowns are executed consistently and in compliance with company policies. 
• Support seasonal and promotional planning with data-driven clearance recommendations. 
• Train and mentor team members and stakeholders on markdown best practices and tools. 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Attributes

• 5+ years of experience in retail pricing, merchandising, inventory management, or financial planning, preferably in the auto parts or consumer goods industry. 
• Proven track record of managing markdown and clearance processes in a high-SKU, multi-channel retail environment. 
• Strong background in data analysis and business intelligence. 
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across departments. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines. 
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process discipline. 
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset. 
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) 
• SQL and Power BI for data analysis and visualization 
• Experience with cross-functional project management and process optimization. 
• Deep understanding of the auto parts industry, competitive landscape, and customer behavior. 
• Understanding of how clearance impacts profitability, working capital, and inventory health. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field. 
• MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required. 
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• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) 
• SQL and Power BI for data analysis and visualization 
• Experience with cross-functional project management and process optimization. 
• Deep understanding of the auto parts industry, competitive landscape, and customer behavior. 
• Understanding of how clearance impacts profitability, working capital, and inventory health. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field. 
• MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required. 
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