Pricing Associate

Akkodis

Akkodis is seeking a Part Pricing Associate for a 6+ Months Contract position with a client located in Fountain Valley, CA

Pay Range: $25/hr - $32/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

1. Purpose

~ The Associate, Parts Pricing position is responsible for the daily application of Market-Based Pricing for parts and accessories.

~Supports management to develop and implement effective pricing strategies for Automotive Client that continue to meet competitive market demands while achieving corporate profit objectives.

~ Monitor pricing actions to evaluate effectiveness and recommend appropriate solutions.

~ Performs market research and studies market conditions relative to parts pricing to ensure that HMA and GMA are competitive in the marketplace.

Summarize the overall purpose of this job, such as significant impacts and the contribution to the organization.

2. Major Responsibilities

~ Ensures that the price / value concept for Automotive Client is maintained through accurate and timely pricing of all replacement parts and accessories.

~ Application of Market-Based Pricing for appropriate parts and accessories.

~ Performs parts price research to support competitive OEM Benchmark and Aftermarket parts activities and strategies.

~ Ensures the Dealer's Parts Price file is completed correctly and on time.

~ Support the Pricing Manager in developing and maintaining daily, weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc status reports, and

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required.

~ Prepare, review, and distribute Month End reports.

~ Interfaces with MOBIS on pricing issues and administers resolution.

~ Research inquiries from Field Ops, regions, and internal users related to pricing, and support resolution.

~ Maintain and update all Parts Pricing databases to help ensure data integrity and accuracy of data.

~ Support parts profitability through analysis of historical data, projected incremental sales and gross profit margin.

~ Supports the Parts Sales and Accessories teams to perform analysis of Market-Based Pricing actions to determine promotion effectiveness.

~ Support pricing activities and the implementation of Critical supply part (CSP), Campaign Parts Management (CPM) for campaigns/recalls as needed.

~Assist in other areas of parts pricing, and other duties from management to support the division as needed.

In order of priority, describe the 5-8 responsibilities expected at this position

3. Authority

~ Accept FOB, MSL, MPI pricing from various vendors.

~ Dealer, Wholesale, Suggested Retail, Core charges pricing applications based on department policy.

~ Ability to apply pricing actions and support the implementation of Critical supply part (CSP), Campaign Parts Management (CPM) for campaigns/recalls as needed.

Describe the level of independent judgment this position is expected to exercise in the decision-making process on critical issues, problem identification, problem solving, employee(s) evaluation, hiring, termination, CR/PR/expense report approvals, etc.

4. Job requirements

Education Related Experience Skill/Knowledge Certification required

~ Must be a High School graduate.

~ Bachelor's degree preferred.

~ Two to four years of experience of which at least one year of directly related experience in pricing is desired.

~ Automotive parts operational, parts pricing, parts operational, or parts supply experience preferred.

~ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow effective interaction with all levels of the organization.

~ Ability to work independently, work under pressure of deadlines, handle multiple priorities and pay close attention to detail.

~ Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

~ SQL, AS/400 or mainframe experience desired.

~ Ability to thrive in a team environment.

~ Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

~ Excellent analytical and numerical skills. ~ None

~ Python and MS Fabric req

If you are interested in this Parts Pricing Associate job in Fountain Valley, CA please contact Ishwar Gupta at (610) 230 7687 or ***email_hidden***. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance