Gross Profit Specialist

UAP inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP inc. is seeking a Gross Profit Specialist to lead analysis and improvements of gross profit margins across Canada. You will develop national price profiles, analyze pricing versus sales, and collaborate with stores and management to optimize profitability.

The role requires a business degree with accounting/finance focus, 3–5 years in auto parts, and strong bilingual skills in French and English. Travel within Canada is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a strong accounting/finance component.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in auto parts industry.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written.
• Strong MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage standard customer price profiles (custom pricing) at a national level and establish regional guidelines for exceptions.
• Analyze individual customer pricing versus sales; identify issues and advise Store and District management to improve gross profit margins.
• Monitor results via reports; communicate with regional, district, purchasing and management teams; recommend improvements.
• Define and implement policies for gross profit margins and support related programs such as Master Installer.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Business degree

Tools

Excel

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 in auto part industry
• 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.