Parts Pricing & Item Master Lead

Penske Transportation Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Accredited training programs

Competitive remuneration

Employee referral program

Job summary

Penske in Australia seeks a Parts Pricing & Item Master Supervisor to lead pricing and item master data across heavy-duty trucks and related components. You will oversee commercial pricing, data accuracy and work with cross-functional teams including Parts, Supply Chain, Finance and IT.

The role focuses on governance, process improvement, and leading a team to ensure margins are protected and data quality is high, with opportunities to implement reporting and automation.

Qualifications

• Experience with item master data and parts pricing in a commercial environment.
• Experience in ERP/master data systems and data governance.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation, maintenance and governance of parts pricing and item master data.
• Manage pricing: cost, list, wholesale, dealer, retail and contract within guidelines.
• Analyze pricing competitiveness and margins across brands, products and customers.
• Collaborate with suppliers on price files, FX, freight and landed costs.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Team leadership

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's in business/commerce/related

Tools

IDS

ERA

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Parts Pricing and Item Master Supervisor

Parts Pricing and Item Master Supervisor

Are you an experienced pricing, parts or master data professional ready to step into a key leadership role?

We are seeking a Parts Pricing & Item Master Supervisor to join our Parts & Supply Chain team in Wacol. In this role, you’ll lead the management of parts pricing and item master data across a diverse portfolio of heavy-duty trucks, diesel and gas engines, power systems and associated components.

With responsibility for both commercial pricing and data integrity, you’ll work closely with Parts, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Product Management, OEM suppliers and IT to ensure accurate information, protect margins and continuously improve the processes and systems that support the business.

What you'll do

• Lead the accurate creation, maintenance and governance of parts pricing and item master data
• Manage cost, list, wholesale, dealer, retail, contract and special pricing within approved guidelines
• Analyse pricing competitiveness and margins across brands, products, customers, channels and part categories
• Work closely with suppliers to manage price files and assess the impact of FX, freight, duty, surcharges, rebates and landed costs
• Govern item creation, amendments, supersessions, alternate parts, kits, bills of material and product lifecycle status
• Identify pricing trends, commercial risks and opportunities and prepare recommendations for pricing changes
• Develop reporting, dashboards, workflows and automated controls to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Support ERP improvements, system upgrades, new product introductions, supplier transitions and business initiatives
• Lead and support the team, coordinating workloads and maintaining high standards of turnaround, accuracy and internal customer service
• Develop work instructions and cross-training to strengthen capability and continuity across the team.

About you

You’ll bring strong commercial awareness and analytical capability, backed by experience in item master data, parts pricing, product administration, supply chain or a related commercial environment.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience within heavy vehicles, engines, power generation, industrial equipment, automotive or capital equipment parts
• Sound understanding of part numbering, supersessions, product hierarchies, supplier records, landed costs, price lists, discounts and margins
• Experience working with ERP and master data systems, with exposure to IDS, ERA, SAP or similar highly regarded
  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Exposure to Power BI, workflow automation or process improvement advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to lead, support and develop a team
• A relevant qualification in business, commerce, supply chain, data management, finance or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.