Karen LoBue

I am a seasoned pricing and analytics professional with 25+ years of experience in various sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for motivating, innovating, and achieving results, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and expansion throughout my career. As such, I have consistently exceeded budgetary and performance goals, and I am adept at achieving maximum operational output with minimal resource expenditure. Professional focal points include payroll, staff training and development, vendor and competitor liaison, training documentation, financial modeling, pricing strategy development, data analysis and reporting, business objects, market analysis, cross-functional team leadership, complex problem-solving, client relationship management, and project management. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and negotiation skills, as well as business acumen, systems analysis, and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am the Director of Pricing and Data Management for Smart & Final LLC. Under my leadership, I schedule personnel, distribute payroll, and monitor expenses and overtime. I also hire, train, and direct a staff of Competitive Price Checkers and assure the integrity of competitive pricing data while maintaining accuracy rates above 99%. In addition, I liaise with senior staff, stakeholders, and sales teams to ensure that the company’s product support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, analytical expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget. I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.