Specialist, Lifecycle Parts Pricing Development (18-Month Contract)

Work Arrangement: (Home Office/Richmond Hill Office)

At Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI), we love sharing the beautiful machines we craft with the world. But even more, we love building relationships with the people who help make it all possible. We are a team of passionate car fanatics with an incurable love affair with the road. We continually strive to challenge the status quo and make it our mission to put people, quality, and experiences before transactions. Ground-breaking technologies and our latest 7th generation products are just the tip of the iceberg. If you possess an unwavering commitment to delivering service excellence and a strong desire to shatter industry stereotypes, Mazda Canada is looking for you.

The Specialist, Lifecycle Parts Pricing Development is responsible for developing and implementing pricing strategies for parts throughout their lifecycle. This includes new vehicle launches, end of warranty updates, and end-of-life management. The specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams, including parts operations, sales, and finance.

Essential Duties Include (but Are Not Limited To)

ANALYSIS

• Develop and implement pricing strategies for parts at different stages of their lifecycle and identify areas of opportunity for future sales growth.
• Establish pricing models by vehicle that support business objectives and profitability goals.
• Prepare regular pricing reports based on performance.
• Reviews daily and monthly reports and confirm profit and sales opportunities are being met or exceeded.
• Act on parts pricing adjustment to maximize market share and capitalize on increasing parts demand throughout the lifecycle of all parts.
• Monitor the aftermarket for price fluctuation trends.
  
  

ADMINISTRATION

• Perform monthly/weekly reviews of each carline and adjust parts pricing to increase parts sales and profits throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure System maintenance will be accurate and DMS vendors will have the most current pricing information.
• Ensure all pricing strategies and changes comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Ensure all pricing documentation is up to date.
  
  

COMMUNICATION

• Respond to Management, Retailer and Regional staff inquiries and concerns regarding parts pricing.
• Communicate with stakeholders in a prompt and timely manner regarding price changes.
  
  

NEGOTIATION

• Communicate with vendors and Management to increase parts sales and profits.
• Competitively price parts sourcing throughout the lifecycle and work closely with Inventory to ensure appropriate supply availability for the network.
  
  

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required)

• Post-Secondary education preferably in business, economics, commerce or related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills including ability to calculate margins, discounts, profits, and percentages.
• Experience defining problems, collecting data, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and complete assigned tasks in accordance with established standards and deadlines.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills (oral and written) with staff, management, retailers, and vendors.
• Self-motivated and easily adaptive to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office with superior Microsoft Excel skills.
  
  

Mazda Canada Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and upon request by the applicant, accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in this position!