Pricing Analyst
Lexington, KY, US, 40509
Why Valvoline Global Operations?
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.
With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.
Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:
• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.
When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.
Careers for the Driven
Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Pricing Analyst. We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.
The Pricing Analyst supports all pricing activities related to both new customer opportunities and existing accounts. This role provides analytical insight to develop competitive, market-aligned pricing strategies across customer segments. The analyst collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Strategy to address pricing inquiries, ensure accurate maintenance and updates of pricing records, and contributes to special projects as needed.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Analyze pricing and market data to identify trends, assess competitive positioning, and deliver actionable recommendations that align with business objectives
- Support pricing approval workflows, including the setup of new customers and the maintenance of pricing data within systems
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of customer pricing by inputting, validating, and maintain pricing records and price sheets
- Monitor and review key pricing components such as discounts, promotions, and marketing funds, and provide insights and recommendations
- Communicate clear pricing processes and approval requirements to the sales team
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing to understand market dynamics and evaluate current pricing strategies
- Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analyses to support business priorities
What You’ll Need
- BS in Finance, Accounting, Management, or related field preferred
- Preferred but not required, 2+ years of pricing and/or finance related experience, preferably in a distributed services organization
- Strong data analysis skills; experience with financial or business modeling is a plus
- Proficiency with Excel
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset who can generate ideas, improve processes, and act with minimal direction
- Ability to drive change and implement best practices to enhance operational performance
- Attention to detail with strong organization skills and ability to manage complex data sets
- Experience working with Salesforce, CPQ, or pricing software is preferred but not required
- Familiarity with financial reporting
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research, analyze, and develop actionable recommendations
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits That Drive Themselves
- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- HSA and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Incentive opportunity*
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Adoption assistance*
*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.
Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.
• Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com
This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.
Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.
Requisition ID: 2276
Nearest Major Market: Lexington