Parts Pricing Specialist

Kia Corp.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Corp. in Irvine, CA seeks a Parts Pricing Specialist to maintain pricing on over 400,000 parts and accessories, aligning pricing with company strategies to hit margin and gross profit targets.

You will monitor performance, run price comparisons, manage the Parts Liaison budget, process vendor invoices, PR/POs, and support internal and dealer pricing inquiries with timely analysis.

Qualifications

• 4 years pricing or analytical experience required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Parts business experiences preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Data analysis or Pricing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pricing concepts (like margin %) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis and applied pricing strategy.
• Thorough computer application knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pricing systems and costs on 400,000+ parts to meet margin and gross profit targets.
• Conduct internal and external price comparisons for competitive pricing.
• Administer Parts Liaison budget, purchases, payment requests, including vendor invoices and PR/PO creation.
• Monitor overall financial performance of the Parts area with P&L reporting to management.
• Support pricing inquiries and special projects for corporate, field and dealer parts pricing.

Skills

Excel

Word

Access

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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General Summary

Maintain pricing on over 400,00 parts and accessories based on company parts pricing strategies by segment to achieve parts sales margins and gross profit targets. Effectively track and communicate parts pricing and financial performance. Administer Parts Liaison department budget, purchases, payment requests (including vendor invoice validation), PR/PO creation, manual parts invoice creation, and receivables with fiscal responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1st Priority - 35%

Maintain pricing systems, processes, and cost/price on over 400,000 parts and accessories based on company parts pricing strategies by segment to achieve sales margin and gross profit targets while assisting in the tracking and communication of performance against targets and while staying 100% K-SOX compliant

2nd Priority - 20%

Conduct internal and external part price comparisons to determine appropriate competitive pricing position.

3rd Priority - 20%

Administer Parts Liaison department budget, purchases, payment requests, including vendor invoice validation, PR/PO creation; manual parts invoice creation, and reimbursement requests to plants/HQ.

4th Priority - 15%
Monitoring overall financial performance of the Parts area through accurate P&L reporting to management and executives.

5th Priority - 10%

Miscellaneous support for corporate, field and dealer parts pricing inquiries and special projects in a timely and professional manner as requested.

Qualifications/Education

Education:

• 4 years pricing or analytical experience required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Overall Related Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Parts business experiences preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Data analysis or Pricing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pricing concepts (like margin %) preferred.

Directly Related Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis and applied pricing strategy.
• Thorough computer application knowledge required.

Job Requirement

• Occasional travel may be required domestically and/or internationally.
• May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Access.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.

Problem Solving/Decision Making

Parts Pricing Specialist position requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve numerous critical issues every day. This position will also require an ability to understand financial concepts (like margin% and gross profit) and systems concepts (database and system flow) to effectively perform and report on the areas this role impacts. This role requires someone who is independent and able to pro-actively take ownership of this critical financial role while working within set guidelines and controls.

• Care for People
• Chase Excellence Every Day
• Dare to Push Boundaries
• Empower People to Act
• Move Further Together

Pay Range

$63,669.83- $82,795.83

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUScomplies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUSEEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

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