Pricing Analyst at Foundation Building Materials in Santa Ana, CA

About Us:

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across North America.  In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions, FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

 

Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development.  By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets.  As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe’s, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Overview:

Position Overview

The Pricing Analyst supports pricing team in setting optimized prices in market, identifying margin & revenue opportunities, improving dashboards & tools, and tracking results of programs.  The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate insights and recommendations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

Pricing Analytics & Reporting

• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and queries to support pricing analysis and performance monitoring.
• Proactively run recurring reports and provide structured analysis to support business updates, pricing reviews, and ongoing pricing maintenance initiatives.
• Interpret data to identify business trends, margin opportunities, revenue gaps, and performance variances.
• Conduct root cause analysis on pricing or profitability issues and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

 

Data Management & Integrity

• Ensure pricing data accuracy and integrity across systems and reporting tools.
• Validate datasets, troubleshoot discrepancies, and update data as needed to maintain reliable analytics outputs.
• Support continuous improvement of pricing tools, dashboards, and reporting processes.

 

Cross-Functional Support & Business Partnership

• Assist Pricing leadership and other business leaders with ad-hoc analysis, modeling, and decision support as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to translate analytical findings into practical pricing actions.
• Provide analytical support for pricing programs and track performance against defined objectives.

 

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Coach and train members of the Pricing and Sales teams on pricing analysis concepts, tools, and dashboard usage.
• Promote data literacy and disciplined pricing practices across the organization.

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support Pricing and Corporate objectives.

 

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or other quantitative field preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, business analytics, or a related function required.
• Excel Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and large dataset manipulation.
• Business Intelligence Tools: Intermediate Power BI skills required; advanced Power BI capabilities preferred, including dashboard development and data visualization best practices.
• Technical Skills: Querying and coding experience a plus (e.g., SQL, Python, or similar tools) to support data extraction, automation, and advanced analysis.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mathematics and pricing fundamentals, with the ability to calculate and validate pricing quickly and accurately.
• Analytical Strength: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into clear, actionable business insights.
• Work Style: Entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and proactively resolve issues.
• Subject Matter Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of pricing principles, margin management, and revenue optimization concepts.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

Reports To

Vice President of Pricing

 

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for the position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications and cost of living in the assigned market.  This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $80,000 - $90,000 per Year
• Bonus: 10% Target Bonus
• Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $85,000 - $105,000
• Equity: This role is not eligible.

 

Benefits

At FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.  Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Statements:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.

 

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.

 

Salary Range: Min: USD $80,000.00/Yr., Max: USD $90,000.00/Yr.