Pricing & Margin Analyst

Pricing & Margin Analyst| HVAC Products | Carrier Enterprise | Charlotte-Remote Carrier Enterprise currently has an exciting opportunity for a Pricing & Margin Analyst ( Charlotte- Remote) Company Description: Carrier Enterprise (CE) is a premier national distributor specializing in residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products, parts, and supplies. We operate primarily in the B2B environment, selling our products through licensed HVAC dealers and contractors. These dealers are independent companies that sell, deliver, and service Carrier, Bryant & Payne products to residences and businesses in their respective markets. With over 200+ locations across 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, and Canada, we are well-positioned to meet our customers' HVAC/R needs. Company Website: www.carrierenterprise.com Objective This position is responsible for driving and sustaining gross margin improvement through ongoing pricing analytics and margin audits. It monitors pricing and margin performance, identifies and diagnoses trends and anomalies, and translates insights into actionable recommendations for pricing and process changes. The role partners with cross-functional teams and regional leaders to align on next steps, builds repeatable ways to communicate findings and drive resolution, and tracks impact on gross profit for leadership visibility. Duties and Responsibilities • Conduct day-to-day margin audits by analyzing pricing, cost, volume, and product mix dynamics to uncover trends and anomalies impacting gross profit. • Categorize findings into root causes (e.g., reporting/data issues, pricing policy exceptions, and execution gaps requiring regional action). • Recommend pricing changes and/or process improvements based on analytical findings and sound business judgment. • Partner cross-functionally with associates in Pricing, Finance, Sales, Product Management, and regional teams to align on recommended actions and next steps. • Build trusted relationships with regional business team members by translating insights into clear, practical guidance for decision-making and execution. • Influence without direct authority by supporting teams through implementation, adoption follow-up, and resolution of barriers. • Develop and maintain repeatable methods and procedures for communication, alignment, and resolution of margin audit findings. • Summarize weekly/monthly work performed and track gross profit improvement for leadership visibility. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative field, preferred. • 2+ years of hands-on experience in pricing analysis, business financial analysis, or data reporting. • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., dynamic lookups, complex formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation) and general familiarity with BI/reporting tools. • Demonstrated ability to use software tools to run daily pricing analytics, track margin movements, and flag policy exceptions. • Experience with SaaS pricing platforms such as Pricefx, Zilliant, Vendavo, or PROS (Pricefx preferred); strong pricing/margin analytical judgment and discipline in execution. Benefits: Health Insurance Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance (Short-term and Long-term) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Paid Vacation & Sick time Company Paid Holiday's 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Employee Discount Program Equal Opportunity Statement: Carrier Enterprise, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative field, preferred. • 2+ years of hands-on experience in pricing analysis, business financial analysis, or data reporting. • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., dynamic lookups, complex formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation) and general familiarity with BI/reporting tools. • Demonstrated ability to use software tools to run daily pricing analytics, track margin movements, and flag policy exceptions. • Experience with SaaS pricing platforms such as Pricefx, Zilliant, Vendavo, or PROS (Pricefx preferred); strong pricing/margin analytical judgment and discipline in execution.