Parts Pricing Specialist

At Kia, we're creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

General Summary

Maintain pricing on over 400,00 parts and accessories based on company parts pricing strategies by segment to achieve parts sales margins and gross profit targets. Effectively track and communicate parts pricing and financial performance. Administer Parts Liaison department budget, purchases, payment requests (including vendor invoice validation), PR / PO creation, manual parts invoice creation, and receivables with fiscal responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1st Priority - 35%

Maintain pricing systems, processes, and cost / price on over 400,000 parts and accessories based on company parts pricing strategies by segment to achieve sales margin and gross profit targets while assisting in the tracking and communication of performance against targets and while staying 100% K-SOX compliant

2nd Priority - 20%

Conduct internal and external part price comparisons to determine appropriate competitive pricing position.

3rd Priority - 20%

Administer Parts Liaison department budget, purchases, payment requests, including vendor invoice validation, PR / PO creation; manual parts invoice creation, and reimbursement requests to plants / HQ.

4th Priority - 15%

Monitoring overall financial performance of the Parts area through accurate P&L reporting to management and executives.

5th Priority - 10%

Miscellaneous support for corporate, field and dealer parts pricing inquiries and special projects in a timely and professional manner as requested.

Qualifications / Education

Education :

• 4 years pricing or analytical experience required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Overall Related Experience :

Directly Related Experience :

Job Requirement

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Parts Pricing Specialist position requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve numerous critical issues every day. This position will also require an ability to understand financial concepts (like margin% and gross profit) and systems concepts (database and system flow) to effectively perform and report on the areas this role impacts. This role requires someone who is independent and able to pro-actively take ownership of this critical financial role while working within set guidelines and controls.

Competencies

Pay Range

$61,815.00 ~$82,796.00

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer : The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.