Position: Pricing Analyst
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Work Style: Hybrid model (flexible working hours, no core time)
About the Role
The Pricing Analyst will be part of a newly created Commercial Pricing Team in Japan. This function is being built to strengthen pricing governance, improve discount management, and deliver measurable impact to the bottom line. The role requires strong analytical ability, cross-functional collaboration, and attention to detail in order to ensure commercial discipline and support margin improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Support the end-to-end pricing process, including analysis, monitoring, and reporting of discounting activities.
Partner with Sales, Finance, and Marketing to review deal structures and assess profitability.
Use pricing tools to evaluate requests against established price floors and margin thresholds.
Conduct root cause analysis on excessive discounting and help shape policy improvements.
Maintain accurate data across ERP systems, pricing tools, and Power BI dashboards.
Prepare and distribute monthly pricing KPI reports, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
Assist in standardizing pricing processes and supporting the creation of SOP documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
2–3 years of experience in pricing, commercial finance, or data analytics (additional commercial experience is a plus).
Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably AX) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into practical insights.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
Business-level English preferred to enable collaboration with global pricing teams and leverage best practices for the Japan market.
Strategic Impact
This role is critical in improving margins, ensuring audit compliance, driving customer value, and reinforcing commercial discipline.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual bonus and company stock savings plan.
Defined contribution pension plan and group life insurance.
Housing allowance and employee assistance program.
Annual health examination.
Flexible paid vacation, holidays, and volunteering hours.
Parental leave and family support programs.
Hybrid working arrangements for most professional roles.
Learning & Development
Hands-on learning opportunities and team-specific training.
Support for certifications and language learning programs.
Access to mentoring programs.
Extra Perks
Referral and recognition programs.
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, leisure, and more.