Lead Pricing Analyst, APAC

Overview
Lead Pricing Analyst, APAC role at Valvoline Global Operations. The position drives Valvoline's strategic pricing transformation in the Asia-Pacific region, designing and implementing value-based pricing strategies, customer segmentation, and other commercial initiatives to deliver measurable bottom-line impact.
Job Purpose
The lead will work cross-functionally with regional and global teams to ensure pricing initiatives are strategically aligned, effectively implemented, and deliver targeted benefits of $10–15 million USD. The role combines analytical rigor with stakeholder engagement and change management, serving as a thought partner and execution lead for pricing initiatives and representing APAC in global forums.
What You Will Do / Responsibilities
Strategic Execution of Pricing Initiatives: drive pricing initiatives including customer segmentation and value-based pricing for premium products; perform data analysis, market intelligence, validation checks, and feasibility assessments; collaborate with internal and external experts to align strategies with business goals and stakeholder needs.
Cross-Regional and Stakeholder Engagement: partner with local pricing teams and commercial stakeholders to test, pilot, and implement strategies; facilitate change management to ensure adoption; represent APAC in global pricing projects and provide regional support for initiatives led outside the region.
Milestone Management & Progress Tracking: act as a power user of the aramco.mckinseywave.com platform for initiative tracking; maintain up-to-date documentation on milestones, KPIs, and implementation progress.
Leadership Reporting and Governance: provide regular updates to the Global Pricing Leadership Team, secure endorsements for high-impact decisions, and ensure alignment across the global pricing community.
Additional Responsibilities: support additional pricing or business intelligence initiatives as needed to drive EBIT growth; perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
What You Bring To The Role (Qualifications)
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field. Other disciplines may be considered.
8+ years of experience in pricing, marketing, commercial roles, or project management.
Experience in multinational and multicultural business environments preferred.
Project Management certification preferred.
Strong analytical skills for research, data analysis, and recommendation development.
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and pricing software experience is a plus.
Experience with business intelligence and financial reporting systems advantageous.
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with structure, organization, and discipline; effective at facilitating change and driving adoption of best practices; able to think enterprise-wide and collaborate in global teams.
Competencies Desired
Strategic Agility
Analytical Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Change Leadership
Execution Excellence
Working Conditions / Travel
Corporate office environment; may require sitting up to 80% of the time.
Up to 15% travel; overnight travel limited to approximately 10% or less.
Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Valvoline Global is an
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Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence.
Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.
Requisition ID: 1783
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