Job Description
As innovators of premium baby gear with timeless style, Nuna is a Global Brand, growing exponentially in the US Market. Nuna’s corporate office is nestled in scenic Berks County, PA, within a mile of turnpike exit 298. Our quiet location promises the luxuries of a low-stress commute and a 360 view of nature. Like our high-quality baby gear, our health and welfare benefits are superior, boasting an onsite state-of-the-art gym facility coupled with a $0 Copay / $0 Deductible Medical & Prescription Plan Design and a 401(k) with 6% Employer Match. Currently we are seeking a Category & Pricing Analyst to join our Product Management team. The Category & Pricing Analyst focus is pricing management, data integrity, competitive benchmarking and visual story telling of the data, playing a pivotal role in optimizing product profitability and supporting strategic business decisions. ESSENENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES Pricing Strategy, Margin Protection & Governance Monitor and protect product and spare part margins through active pricing oversight. Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of pricing strategies, price lists, and discount structures. Evaluate and recommend pricing changes based on cost inputs, market conditions, and margin targets. Execute margin analysis (“Margin Math”) including GP%, price increases/decreases, and profitability impact. Assess the financial impact of pricing changes, promotions, rebates, and customer‑specific pricing agreements. Support pricing for new product introductions, including margin analysis and market price positioning. Ensure pricing governance, controls, and approval processes are followed. Maintain pricing data integrity across systems and reporting tools. Market, Category & Competitive Analysis Analyze pricing performance, margins, costs, and volume trends across assigned product categories. Conduct competitive pricing and market analysis, including monitoring competitor pricing movements. Monitor market pricing and category‑level benchmarks to validate internal pricing strategies. Analyze product mix, lifecycle trends, and demand variability within durable goods categories. Ensure product and spare part pricing remains market‑aligned, profitable, and logically merchandised within each product line. Syndicated Data & Market Intelligence (Circana) Leverage Circana (formerly NPD) tools to extract POS, market share, and category performance data. Analyze category trends, price sensitivity, and consumer behavior shifts. Track “Rest of Market” performance to benchmark internal pricing and margin strategies against industry standards. Financial Analysis, Modeling & Forecasting Build pricing models, profitability analyses, forecasts, and scenario planning tools. Perform regular audits of pricing structures and margin performance. Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including gross margin, price realization, mix, and profitability. Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning with data‑driven insights. Reporting, Visualization & Executive Decision Support Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations using tools such as Excel and PowerPoint. Convert raw internal and syndicated data into compelling visual reports and executive‑level “snapshot” summaries. Highlight margin performance, risks, opportunities, and recommended pricing actions. Provide executive‑ready materials that support high‑level commercial decision‑making. Cross‑Functional Partnership & Communication Partner with Category Management, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Global teams to support pricing and category strategies. Coordinate with Global partners to obtain pricing updates, costing inputs, and forward‑looking insights. Communicate pricing, category, and financial insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Ad Hoc Analysis & Continuous Improvement Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from business leaders. Support continuous improvement of pricing processes, tools, and analytical methodologies. This position description is intended to provide a summary of the essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this p