Manager, Market & Pricing Analysis

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For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  Manager, Market & Pricing Analysis# Manager, Market & Pricing Analysis## Overview The Market Insights & Pricing Manager plays a pivotal role in guiding Mueller Water Products’ commercial strategy by combining advanced market intelligence with rigorous pricing analysis.

This role is responsible for translating data into actionable insights that enhance pricing performance, market positioning, and profitability across channels, products, and regions. Roughly 50% of the role focuses on pricing analysis, while the other 50% is dedicated to market and competitive insights that inform strategic and tactical decisions across the organization.## ##

Key Responsibilities ### 1. Pricing Strategy, Analysis & Execution (≈50%)
* Maintain and enhance pricing databases, inputs, and analytical tools, ensuring integrity and accuracy of data feeding into strategic and transactional pricing decisions.
* Conduct margin, discount, and project analyses to identify pricing trends, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities across regions and product lines.
* Recommend and implement price adjustments in alignment with market dynamics, cost drivers, and business objectives, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and clear communication.
* Monitor and report pricing KPIs, including pricing attainment, discount behavior, and adherence to guardrails, through dashboards and performance reviews.
* Collaborate with Sales and Product Management to evaluate non-standard pricing requests and ensure commercial decisions align with profitability targets.### ### 2. Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence (≈50%)
* Gather and analyze market, customer, and competitive data to identify growth opportunities in key segments such as water infrastructure, utilities, and construction supply.
* Synthesize macroeconomic and industry trends such as infrastructure investment, raw material costs, and regulatory developments into actionable insights for senior management.
* Develop dashboards and reports tracking market share, channel dynamics, pricing competitiveness, and customer sentiment.
* Prepare executive presentations and strategic briefings summarizing insights and recommending clear commercial actions or adjustments.### ### 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with Finance to ensure cost, margin, and pricing data integrity
* Collaborate with multiple functions to align pricing policies and analysis
* Work closely with Sales and Product Management to inform go-to-market strategies and value-based pricing initiatives.
* Liaise with IT and Data Analytics teams to enhance pricing and insights reporting systems, automation, and visualization tools.## ## Qualifications### Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).### Experience
* 5–8 years of experience in pricing analysis, market intelligence, or commercial strategy within B2B industrial, manufacturing, or construction sectors.
* Proven record of improving…