Competitive Pricing Analyst

Job Description: Competitive Pricing Analyst Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan (Work from Office) Job Type: Full-time Department: Pricing & Commercial Operations Shift: 2 PM to 11:30 PM IST [Mon to Friday} About The Role We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Competitive Pricing Analyst to strengthen our market intelligence and pricing research function. In this role, you will monitor competitor pricing, promotional programs, and market trends across the heavy-duty truck and industrial parts industry. Your insights will help the Pricing team make informed commercial decisions by providing accurate, well-documented competitive intelligence. This is a research-focused role and does not involve pricing approvals or ERP pricing updates. Key Responsibilities Competitive Market Research - Research competitor websites, digital catalogs, price lists, promotions, and other approved public sources to collect competitive pricing data. - Monitor pricing changes, rebate programs, bulk offers, pallet pricing, and category-specific promotional initiatives. - Track market movements influenced by tariffs, sourcing changes, and competitor strategies. Product & Pricing Analysis - Match competitor products with internal part numbers using descriptions, specifications, applications, and cross-reference data. - Build and maintain a structured competitive pricing database for priority competitors such as Automann, Sampa, and other assigned brands. - Record source references, pricing dates, unit of measure, pack quantities, and program conditions to ensure reliable comparisons. - Identify meaningful pricing trends and highlight significant market changes affecting product categories. Reporting & Documentation - Prepare concise summaries of competitor pricing trends and actionable market insights. - Maintain accurate research documentation to ensure all competitive data is traceable and easily refreshed. - Collaborate with Pricing and Business Intelligence teams to organize research data for reporting and future Power BI integration. - Escalate unusual pricing movements, emerging competitor programs, or strategic market shifts to Pricing leadership. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. - 2+ years of experience in Market Research, Pricing Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Product Research, or Commercial Analytics. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, data organization, and analysis). - Excellent internet research and data collection skills. - Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately match products and part numbers. - Ability to work independently while managing large volumes of research data. - Strong written English and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in the Automotive Aftermarket, Heavy-Duty Truck Parts, Industrial Distribution, or Manufacturing industry. - Knowledge of product catalog management and part-number cross-referencing. - Familiarity with Power BI as a report consumer. - Understanding of competitor pricing models, rebate programs, and distribution channel pricing. Key Skills - Competitive Pricing Research - Market Intelligence - Product Cross-Referencing - Excel & Data Analysis - Pricing Trend Analysis - Internet Research - Documentation & Reporting - Commercial Analytics Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Accuracy of competitor-to-product matching - Coverage of strategic competitors and product categories - Freshness and frequency of pricing database updates - Quality and traceability of research documentation - Actionable pricing trends identified for the Pricing team - Reduction in manual competitive research effort for leadership Why Join Us? - Be part of a global commercial operations team supporting the North American heavy-duty aftermarket. - Develop expertise in competitive intelligence, pricing strategy support, and market analytics. - Work closely with cross-functional Pricing and Business Intelligence teams on high-impact commercial decisions.