Competitive Pricing Analyst

Overview

ClickForge is seeking a meticulous and analytical Competitive Pricing Analyst based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, working onsite. This full-time position operates within the Pricing & Commercial department during the 2 PM to 11:30 PM IST shift, Monday through Friday. The primary goal of this role is to provide detailed market intelligence related to the heavy-duty truck and industrial parts sector by monitoring competitor pricing, promotional activities, and emerging market dynamics.

Core Duties

• Conduct thorough research on competitor digital platforms such as websites, online catalogs, and price lists to gather pricing information from authorized public sources.
• Observe competitor initiatives including promotions, rebates, bulk deals, pallet pricing, and specific category campaigns.
• Follow industry trends driven by tariffs, sourcing changes, and competitor strategies impacting market conditions.
• Cross-reference competitor products with internal part numbers based on detailed descriptions, specifications, and applications to ensure accurate product mapping.
• Create and regularly update a structured pricing database covering key competitors like Automann, Sampa, and other assigned brands while documenting source details, pricing timelines, and purchasing conditions.
• Analyze pricing trends to detect significant market changes affecting various product categories.
• Prepare concise reports summarizing competitor pricing behaviors and actionable insights for internal teams.
• Maintain thorough documentation to guarantee traceability and quick refresh of research data.
• Coordinate with Pricing and Business Intelligence teams to streamline data presentation and support Power BI integration efforts.
• Alert leadership to atypical pricing movements, novel competitor programs, or strategic shifts in the market.

Required Education and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• At least two years of proven experience in market research, pricing analysis, competitive intelligence, product research, or commercial analytics.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, including functions like lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Proficient in online research and comprehensive data collection.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately match products and part numbers.
• Capable of managing substantial volumes of data independently.
• Strong English communication skills, particularly in writing and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Automotive Aftermarket, Heavy-Duty Truck Parts, Industrial Distribution, or Manufacturing sectors.
• Expertise in product catalog management and part-number cross-referencing techniques.
• Familiar with Power BI as a report consumer.
• Insight into competitor pricing models, rebate structures, and distribution channel pricing.

Key Skills

• Competitive pricing research and market intelligence gathering
• Product cross-referencing and specification analysis
• Advanced Excel data management and analysis
• Pricing and trend analytics
• Online research capabilities
• Documentation and structured reporting
• Commercial data analytics

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy in competitor to product mapping
• Comprehensive coverage of main competitors and categories
• Timeliness and frequency in updating pricing data
• Quality, traceability, and maintenance of research documentation
• Identification and communication of actionable pricing trends
• Reduction of manual research workload for leadership

Why Work With Us?

• Join a global commercial operations team servicing the North American heavy-duty aftermarket sector.
• Gain expertise in competitive intelligence, pricing strategy, and market analytics.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary Pricing and Business Intelligence professionals on impactful commercial initiatives.