Pricing Data Scientist at iHerb

United States

$175k - $198k

Job Summary: The Pricing Data Scientist is a hands-on, high-autonomy individual contributor responsible for owning end-to-end pricing analytics and measurement in close partnership with the Pricing organization. This role focuses on practical, decision-driven work including competitive price validation, pricing test measurement, promotion and discount analysis, elasticity assessment, and executive-ready insights -- translating complex pricing dynamics into clear, credible recommendations that influence senior leaders. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative skills with pragmatic execution, is comfortable building and applying predictive models while working across SQL, Python, and analytics workflows, and can independently deliver results without heavy guidance. Success in this role: judgment, bias toward action, and the ability to clearly articulate the “so-what” behind the numbers. Job Expectations: Own end-to-end pricing analytics, modeling and measurement in close partnership with the Pricing organization, supporting day-to-day pricing decisions as well as longer-term strategy refinement Build, validate, and maintain applied pricing models (e.g., elasticity, incrementality, sensitivity tiers) that balance statistical rigor with real-world constraints and imperfect data Design and execute measurement approaches for pricing tests and promotions, including A/B tests and quasi-experimental methods, accounting for seasonality, halo, and cannibalization Lead competitive pricing analytics, including validation of external pricing data, imputation logic for incomplete coverage, and ongoing quality monitoring to ensure confidence in insights Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, decision-ready insights, articulating implications, tradeoffs, and recommended actions to pricing leadership and senior executives Partner closely with BI Analytics and Data Engineering to shape pricing datasets, contribute to data modeling where needed, and ensure analytical outputs are scalable and reusable Independently develop analytical workflows using SQL and Python, moving fluidly between data exploration, modeling, and insight generation without reliance on heavy guidance Contribute to the development of pricing dashboards and recurring analytical outputs for the Pricing team, prioritizing clarity, usability, and decision relevance over visual polish Continuously refine pricing measurement frameworks as the business evolves, balancing speed, accuracy, and practicality in a fast-moving global environment Experience deploying, monitoring, or operationalizing pricing or predictive models in a production analytics or ML environment (e.g., Databricks, scheduled pipelines, or decision-support workflows) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Strong applied quantitative background with demonstrated experience designing, building, and deploying Python-based data science models, including production workflows, to inform pricing, promotions, or commercial decisions in a retail or eCommerce environment Hands-on expertise with SQL and Python, with the ability to independently extract, manipulate, model, and analyze large datasets end-to-end Experience designing and interpreting pricing or promotional measurement, including experimentation (A/B testing) and quasi-experimental approaches, with comfort navigating imperfect data and incomplete controls Practical experience with pricing concepts such as elasticity, price sensitivity, discounting, promotions, and incrementality, with an emphasis on directional insight over theoretical precision Proven ability to translate analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights, articulating implications, risks, and tradeoffs to senior business stakeholders Comfort operating with ambiguity and limited guidance, demonstrating sound judgment, prioritization, and bias toward execution in fast-moving environments Strong analytical problem-solving skills paired with business intuition, enabling independent ownership of complex measurement problems from framing through delivery Ability to collaborate effectively across Analytics, Pricing, Finance, and Engineering, balancing technical rigor with pragmatic business needs Preferred Experience supporting pricing decisions in a global or multi-market retail or e-commerce environment, including regional pricing variation or localized promotions Familiarity with competitive pricing intelligence data, including validation, normalization, and imputation of external price sources Experience partnering closely with Pricing, Finance, or Commercial Strategy teams to inform margin, contribution, or profitability-focused decisions Hands-on experience building reusable analytical frameworks or standardized measurement templates that scale Experience Requirements: Typically requires ten (10) years of progressive experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative analysis roles, with a demonstrated track record of applying data-driven insights to pricing, promotions, or commercial decision-making in a retail or e-commerce environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience building and applying analytical or data science models, working directly with large, real-world datasets, and partnering closely with business stakeholders. Prior experience supporting pricing strategy, experimentation, or promotional measurement in fast-paced, ambiguous environments is strongly preferred. Education Requirements: Degree in Engineering, Math, Statistics, Finance, or Computer Science required. Advanced degrees are welcome but not required. #LI-ME1 #LI-Remote The anticipated pay scale for this position can be found below, however the pay range applicable to you may vary by geographic location based on where the job is located or where you work. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc. iHerb, LLC is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies. For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com. Anticipated Pay Scale: $175,000—$198,000 USD Staffing Agency Submission Notice iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to staffingvendors@iherb.com. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization. About iHerb iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience. We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries. Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world. With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team: Focus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly · Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity iHerb Benefits At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list, visit www.iHerbBenefits.com. For our international team members, you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for. iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.