The role is located in Lincolnshire, IL (north of Chicago). This is a hybrid role (after 30 days).
Salary Range: $72k-87k Depending on Experience
This full time position is complemented by a benefit offering including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, PTO, STD & LTD Benefits, 401k Retirement Plan and more.
Job Description Summary
The Pricing Analyst & Project Coordinator is responsible for two areas. The Pricing Analyst component is reviewing, recommending, maintaining and analyzing pricing for aftermarket parts. The Pricing Analyst also must perform competitive market analysis and benchmarking within the company’s market segment. The Project Coordinator component is comprehensive project management of initiatives related to parts, purchasing and warehouse projects and is an integral member of the parts & distribution organization. Included, but not limited to the design, building, directing, organizing and controlling of various activities/projects. Within specific limits, makes independent decisions regarding the planning, organizing, and scheduling of the work involved.
Duties and Responsibilities
PA: Analyze parts pricing to identify actionable opportunities for competitiveness, margin, and market growth
PA: Analyze parts gross margin reports; evaluating positive and negative trends or pricing variances and make recommendations to management
PA: Maintain Parts List Price file and recommend list pricing for new parts
PA: Compile pricing intelligence and develop/maintain a process and database containing competitive pricing information
PA; Review parts price bulletins and make price adjustment recommendations as needed
PA: Analyze inbound shipping invoices for Freight, Duty and Fee errors
PC: Attend meetings & communicate with related departments to identify core requirements for assigned projects
PC: Establish, design distributor KPI’s with the purpose to benchmark best practices. Set up follow up meetings and report to management.
PC: Assist in designing, organizing & implementing project objectives
PC: Prepare project organization and communication charts/spreadsheets. Track progress and work performed
PC: Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information
PC: Guide related team members to work through challenges and conflicts
PC: Communicate ideas for improving company progress with a positive and constructive attitude
PC: Keep manager informed about project status and issues that may impact the project
Implement solutions to business objectives through configuration, documentation, or process improvements
Responsible for creating and compiling information for various reports and projects; analyze and make recommendations as appropriate
Support Parts Sales and Marketing Manager with information gathering, pricing updates, and other reports
Maintain various spreadsheets and other data records by extracting, combining, updating, and creating new spreadsheets
Document processes and update existing scripts
Manage special projects as assigned.
Maintain an organized and secure work environment
Support co-workers in other departments as needed
Inform Manager of all noteworthy activities
Follow safety guidelines and department and corporate policies and procedures
Authority
N/A
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Prior experience in parts operations, preferably with internal combustion engine
Knowledge of engine parts with some technical aptitude.
Understands business & cost accounting to be able to perform analysis for calculating gross margins
Ability to analyze large amounts of data with Excel. Will require advanced excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc)
Ability to apply mathematical principles to business operations and decision-making using quantitative methods to analyze data, make decisions and solve problems related to finances, accounting and business statistics.
Project management or coordinator skills with leadership ability
Ability to cope with working across a range of areas (IT, Finance, Sales, Logistics & Warehousing systems) in a busy commercial environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, develop appropriate solutions to problems, and develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and co-workers
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; be reliable and punctual
Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines, maintain a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments, and maintain level of organization in a changing and fast paced environment
Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
Ability to comprehend an extensive variety of instructions, both oral and written
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving skills and analytical skills; needs to be highly adaptive and creative
Working knowledge of word processing, presentation, and database applications
Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications (google sheets)
Advanced knowledge of SAP, some knowledge of S4Hana
Ability to travel on an as needed basis, possibly overnight, often with last minute notice
Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, economics, mathematics, or equivalent experience
3-5 years prior experience in competitive market or business analysis with aftermarket parts, pricing analysis and procedures
2-3 years’ experience in project management or coordinator role or related experience
Physical Demands
Sitting for long periods of time with some walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching
Dexterity to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
Movement by holding, turning, and grasping of objects
Reaching by extending hands in any direction
Ability to drive a car and travel by air
Ability to hear normal conversations on phone or in person
Ability to see more than 20 feet
Ability to see color and see/read computer screen
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. Noise level is moderate
Limited exposure to the warehouse. Limited exposure to temperature variations when shipping doors are open
While traveling, will experience noise and comfort levels common to automobiles and airplanes
Tools and Equipment
Required Skills
Required Experience