Under the supervision of the Gross Profit Director, you will play a key role in improving the performance of gross profits for NAPA corporate and affiliated stores by leading analysis, problem-solving, and margin optimization actions. You will regularly review results and engage management teams in this process.
Position available anywhere in Canada for bilingual French/English candidates.
Main responsibilities:
- Create and manage standard client pricing profiles nationally, as well as criteria for regional exceptions based on NAPA US methods, and manage customized pricing exceptions.
- Analyze sales against customized prices, identify issues, develop solutions, and advise store, district, or owner management to improve margins.
- Monitor results through report analysis, communicate with management teams, and recommend solutions to regional, district, purchasing, and BMA leadership.
- Define, communicate, and monitor policies and procedures related to margin management, supporting their implementation, including programs like Master Installer.
- Develop and deliver training sessions for store management, operations, purchasing, BMA, and marketing teams.
- Conduct national and regional market studies to ensure competitive pricing.
Qualifications
To join our team, you must have, among other things:
- A diploma in business administration or accounting/finance, with at least 3 years of relevant experience;
- Excellent knowledge of our national and regional markets, customers, and competitors;
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written. You will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada;
- Strong proficiency in Excel and knowledge of TAMS;
- Availability to travel within Canada (approximately 20%).
Additional Information
UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.
Company Description
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Our Auto Parts Division is the largest Canadian distribution network of automobile replacement parts. Our banners in this division include the renowned NAPA Auto Parts, Altrom/Auto-Camping, and NAPA/CMAX. we believe we don't just deliver car and heavy vehicle parts all around the country; we also help keep Canadians moving forward. This makes for a special kind of workplace. We have the experience and strength of our 100-year legacy and the desire to always do better for our team members and clients. Our 5000 colleagues proudly serve thousands of customers every day across Canada.
If the hat fits, we'd be proud to have you wear it! Send us your resume and join a people-centric company with a reputation of excellence.