Gross Profit Specialist

UAP Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP is seeking a Gross Profit Specialist to enhance gross margins across Canadian stores. Under the supervision of the Gross Profit Manager, you will lead analysis, identify profit leaks and drive improvement initiatives.

You will create national pricing profiles, analyze pricing vs sales, report results to regional teams, and support policy implementation. This role requires bilingual communication (French and English) and solid finance experience in a retail automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Business degree or combination of education and experience with a strong accounting/finance component.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience with NAPA.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and general MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage standard customer price profiles (custom pricing) at a national level and guidelines for exceptions at the Regional level.
• Analyze individual customer’s custom pricing vs sales, identify problem areas, develop solutions and advise Stores, Districts and Owners.
• Follow-up on results obtained by stores through reports analysis and communicate results to management teams.

Skills

Communication skills (bilingual)

Problem solving

Pricing analysis

Forecasting

Education

Business degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

At UAP, we drive the future of the automotive and heavy vehicle parts industry through unmatched service and innovative solutions. Our passionate team is at the heart of our success. They are dedicated to maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that keeps Canada moving.

Under the supervision Gross Profit Manager, the Gross Profit Specialist strives to improve the NAPA Corporate and/or Associate Stores gross profit results.He leads the analysis, problem-solving and improvement measures of gross profits margins.He conducts steady review and analysis of results and involves all management teams in addressing and solving issues.

Your responsibilities:

• Create and manage standard customer price profiles (custom pricing) at a national level as well as the criteria and guidelines for the creation of exceptions at theRegionallevel based on the gross profit margin standards and methods used at NAPA US.Manage custom pricing exceptions on a nationalbasis;
• Analyze individual customer’s custom pricing Vs sales, identify problem areas, developsolutionsand advise and support Store and District management or Owners to correct problem areas and improve gross profit margins.
• Follow-up on results obtained by stores through reports analysis.Communicate results to different management teams.Make recommendations as to best solutions to problems identified to Regional, District, Purchasing and BMA management teams.
• Defines, communicate and follow-up on the implementation of policies and procedures related to the management of gross profit margins.Follow-up and support proper implementation of policies,proceduresand programs such as Master Installer.
• Develop or adapt and facilitate training sessions for Store management, Operations Management, Purchasing, BMA and marketing management.
• Conduct regular market surveys atnationaland regional level to keep our prices competitive.
  

To join our team, you need:

• Business degree and/or a combination of education and experience with a strong accounting/finance component.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience with NAPA.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada.
• Good knowledge of MS office, especially Excel
• Travel within Canada (20%)

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.