Assistant Parts Manager - Pricing

**Job Purpose:** To lead the pricing function for automotive genuine parts and lubricants by analysing market dynamics, competitor pricing, channel-specific behaviour, and customer segments. The role will focus on developing pricing strategies that balance profitability with competitiveness and align with the company’s business goals. **Key Responsibilities:** **1. Price Setting & Review:** * Develop and implement pricing strategies for genuine automotive parts and lubricants across different brands. * Review existing price structures regularly and recommend adjustments based on market conditions, cost changes, and competitor analysis. * Maintain and update the pricing database, ensuring accuracy and transparency. **2. Market & Competitor Analysis:** * Conduct detailed market research to track competitor pricing and promotions. * Identify market trends, demand fluctuations, and customer purchasing behaviour to support data-driven pricing decisions. **3. Channel & Customer Segmentation:** * Analyse pricing dynamics across various sales channels (B2B, B2C, dealers, resellers, Gal workshops and other customer channels). * Customize pricing strategies for different customer segments (fleet owners, retail customers, Gal service workshop, Commercial accounts ..etc). **4. Profitability & Margin Analysis:** * Work closely with NPM to ensure pricing decisions support margin goals and profitability targets achieved. * Run simulations and scenario planning to assess the financial impact of pricing changes. **5. Cross-functional Collaboration:** * Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and procurement teams to align pricing with business objectives. * Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with strong rationale and data support. **6. Systems & Tools:** * Utilize NetSuite DMS for price management and reporting and suggest - pricing software/tools for effective pricing monitoring if required with justification Ensure accurate and timely updates of price lists and communication to relevant stakeholders. **Key Skills & Competencies:** * Strong analytical and strategic thinking * In-depth knowledge of pricing models and tools * Excellent understanding of the automotive Genuine /After-market parts, and lubricant industry * Proficient in MS Excel, NetSuite Oracle, and pricing software * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Ability to interact cross-functional teams and influence decision-makers **Qualifications:** * MBA or BE Mechanical / Automobiles * 7+ years of experience in pricing, product management, or sales strategy, preferably in the automotive sector **Preferred Experience:** * Experience in managing pricing strategy for multi-brand product portfolios * Prior experience in working with distributor networks in GCC preferred * Knowledge of regional and global pricing trends in automotive aftermarket