Pricing Analyst

Performs pricing analysis of all new and existing parts or accessories to be entered into the Oracle parts database system.

Actively administers existing parts or accessories through market-based pricing strategies to stay competitive in an ever-changing industry.

Reviews market-based competitive data, aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pricing, and warranty usage information and communicates with Subaru Corporation (SBR), Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), and vendor partners in course of work.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES


* Expeditiously provides updates to the Parts or Accessory Pricing Master File, ensuring complete database integrity; this includes, but is not limited to, new model parts or accessory pricing, existing parts or accessory pricing updates, continual updates of auto-source rules, price lists, supersession chains, pricing-focused vendor communications, and all associated analytical functions.

Evaluates export pricing and customs-related information and coding to ensure U.S.

regulation compliance.


* Develops and implements pricing actions affecting sales and profit respectively by optimally pricing new model, collision, competitive, and/or sensitive parts or accessories.

Maintains consistent purchase prices on similar part or accessory groups by studying exception reports and communicating out-of-line purchase prices to management.

Prepares purchase price suggestions by analyzing market-based studies on competitor's models prior to new model releases.


* Supports the implementation of a new pricing optimization system through process and procedure development, testing, and troubleshooting.


* Supports the updated labor time studies as outlined at the ports, ensuring consistency with price-related changes.


* Selects competitive parts or accessories from each function code group, to be sent to our third-party vendor, for market analysis.

Determines which parts or accessories should have aftermarket pricing, Original Equipment (OE) pricing, or combination of both, based on revenue opportunity.


* Performs simulated pricing optimization analyses through the review of variables effecting sales and profits including, but not limited to, third-party vendor market research, warranty percentage evaluation, and annual parts or accessories sales information.


* Performs function-code- or item-level strategic pricing analysis in the interest of sales and profit maximization.

Uses insights gathered from analysis to interpret market conditionals and react accordingly.

Works with Parts or Accessories Sales team to critically monitor market trends and adjust pricing accordingly.


* Collaborates across departments such as the Accessory Group, Distribution, and Accounting on pricing levels and margins.

Calculates and loads port-installed pricing for all accessories in Oracle Retail Accessory Management (RAM) system.


* Ensures that all pricing uploads meet or exceed Japan Sarbanes-Oxley Act (J...