Sr. Manager – Pricing/Planning

Applications accepted until October 31st 2026Responsibilities:Summary:We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Sr. Manager to lead global merchandising technology with a focus on pricing and promotion platforms. This role is responsible for defining and delivering the technology strategy, advancing modern platform capabilities, and enabling business outcomes across pricing analytics, price execution, promotion management, and markdown optimization.This leader will drive modernization of legacy systems, operate within a product-based delivery model, and leverage data, analytics, and AI-driven solutions to improve decision-making and operational performance.The role operates within a complex global business model spanning multiple regions and markets and supports a distributed delivery organization, including significant offshore engineering and support teams.This position leads a global team of ~10–15 technology professionals and owns measurable business outcomes including inventory productivity, forecast accuracy, allocation efficiency, and platform performance.Responsibilities:Technology Strategy & RoadmapDefine and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with business strategyIdentify, evaluate, and implement modern platforms supporting pricing, promotion, and related merchandising capabilitiesLead evaluation and selection of third-party platforms, including RFP processes and vendor assessmentsLead modernization of legacy platforms (including mainframe) into scalable, cloud-native architecturesDrive adoption of API-first, event-driven, and composable platform designsEnsure solutions support global scalability while accommodating regional business models and regulatory requirementsManage and optimize the technology budget to ensure cost-effective deliveryDefine, track, and report on KPIs tied to business value and system performanceIdentify and reduce technical debt to improve scalability and maintainabilityCore Platforms & CapabilitiesOversee delivery, support, and continuous improvement of core systems and capabilities, including:Pricing analytics and optimizationPrice execution across channelsPromotion setup, execution, and analysisMarkdown and clearance optimizationLead end-to-end implementation of packaged (SaaS / vendor) solutions, including solution design, configuration, integration, and deploymentPartner with business stakeholders to ensure systems are configured to support business processes and scalabilityEnsure high levels of data accuracy, operational integrity, and consistency across enterprise platformsSupport legacy systems while driving a clear transition strategy to modern platformsEnsure compliance with enterprise security, privacy, and data governance standardsEngineering Excellence & ArchitectureEstablish best-in-class engineering and solution architecture practicesDrive high standards for system reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainabilityGuide architectural decisions across platforms, integrations, and third-party solutionsDefine integration patterns and frameworks for connecting enterprise systems and data platformsChampion DevOps and engineering best practices to improve speed, quality, and transparencyTeam Leadership & Product DeliveryLead and develop a globally distributed team of 10–15 across engineering, integration, and quality engineeringOperate within a product-based delivery model with clear ownership of capabilities and outcomesFoster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, delivery excellence, and continuous improvementLead a distributed team across onshore and offshore resources, ensuring effective collaboration across time zones and regionsEstablish and optimize global delivery models, including offshore and partner teamsDrive consistency in engineering standards, delivery practices, and governance across a global organizationDrive accountability for successful platform rollouts, adoption, and post-implementation optimizationDefine vendor strategy including build vs.

buy decisions and manage consulting and SaaS partners to maximize valueOversee execution of multiple large-scale, cross-functional initiativesCross-Functional Collaboration & Change ManagementPartner closely with merchandising, commercial, finance, operations, and data teamsAlign technology initiatives with business priorities to deliver measurable outcomesLead cross-functional decision-making, managing risks, dependencies, and trade-offsFacilitate alignment between business process design and system configuration during implementationsNavigate regional business requirements, balancing global standardization with local market needsDrive organizational change management, including user adoption, training, and process transformationData, Analytics & InnovationLeverage advanced analytics, data platforms, and AI/ML models to improve decision-making and operational performancePartner with data engineering and analytics teams to enable scalable, high-quality data solutionsEnable data-driven capabilities such as optimization, forecasting, and performance analysisDrive innovation through adoption of emerging technologies and modern platform capabilitiesProvide thought leadership across business and technology domainsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field7+ years of experience in retail or merchandising technology leadership rolesProven track record of delivering large-scale merchandising technology solutionsHands-on experience implementing and configuring merchandising planning systems (e.g., allocation, planning, MFP, or similar domains)Experience leading engineering teams across multiple disciplines (development, integration, QA)Preferred Qualifications:Expertise with leading legacy and commercial merchandising platforms (e.g., Oracle, o9, SAS, Zebra, or similar)Experience with both legacy/mainframe systems and modernization to cloud-native architecturesStrong understanding of data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML-driven retail solutionsExperience operating in global, multi-region retail environmentsHands-on experience with budgeting, prioritization, and resource planningExperience managing vendors, SaaS platforms, and consulting partnersExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels in a fast-paced environmentExperience leading globally distributed teams, including offshore development and support modelsProven ability to operate effectively across time zones, cultures, and regional business structuresDisclaimer:Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.EEO Statement:Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Benefits & Perks:Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays.

We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.Pay Disclaimer:The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.