Specialist, Parts Pricing Development

Work Arrangement: (Home Office/Richmond Hill Office)

At Mazda, 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. 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, Parts Pricing Development has the responsibility to review and adjust parts pricing so that parts sales revenue and profit opportunities are optimized. This is accomplished by reviewing a variety of Parts systems reports, competitor price surveys, industry data and gathering dealer feedback on parts pricing issues.

Essential Duties Include (but Are Not Limited To)

ANALYSIS

• Analyze categories of parts to develop and implement competitive and profitable pricing strategies and identify areas of opportunity for future growth.
• Determine appropriate parts sourcing according to vehicle plant production.
• Consult with internal Finance department regarding profit and pricing exceptions and take corrective action.
  
  

COMMUNICATION

• Communicate with Mazda global network and parent company in Japan to update parts master data and pricing information.
• Respond to Retailer and Regional staff inquiries and concerns regarding parts pricing.
  
  

ADMINISTRATION

• Perform system maintenance and ensure Oracle system has correct supersession, product and vendor information.
• Prepare and transmit price files for DMS providers.
  
  

NEGOTIATION

• Communicate with vendors to negotiate parts pricing and optimize profits and volumes.
  
  

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required)

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

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.

Mazda Canada Inc. is an Employer Partner of the Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Diversio, Empowering Auto Conference and Equitek Employment Solutions. Our Charity Partners are Indspire and Pathways to Education.

Mazda Canada Inc. is a proud recipient of the Top 100 Greater Toronto Area Employers for 10 years consecutively.

Thank you for your interest in this position!