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Kubota Engine America

JOB TITLE: Pricing Analyst & Project Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Parts

REPORTS TO: Parts Operations Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

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 companys 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 KPIs 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.

roject 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 ext