Description

Due to an internal transfer an opportunity now exists to join our Parts and Operations team as Pricing and Stock Analyst at our Head Office in Palmerston North. Reporting directly to the Associate Manager – Parts and Accessories, Operations & Logistics, this role will see you using your strong analytical skills to analyse pricing, sales, costings, and stock levels of parts to maximise sales, minimise stock disposals, determine key insights and trends, provide reports to management and drive this area of the business forward.

To be successful in this role you will need to be both proactive, and analytical. You will be the type of person who loves to work with high volumes of data and thrives in an environment where process and structure are key. Attention to detail will be high on your skillset as will a good head for numbers and to see the opportunities amongst them a high degree of accuracy and the ability to provide recommendations and decisions to stakeholders.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and implementing supplier price updates
• Communicating price changes to dealerships
• Monitoring effects of FX rates and freight costs on margins
• Conducting monthly pricing meetings with management
• Using data to develop budget and forecasting strategies
• Undertaking analysis to identify trends and insights to support reporting and future strategies

We pride ourselves on our people so to be successful in the role you will need:

• Exceptional problem-solving ability
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven experience in working with and interpreting large volumes of data
• The ability to form good relationships within departments and with suppliers
• The ability to thrive in a busy environment
• The ability to pick up new systems (Experience in JDE preferred but not essential)
• A proactive, can-do attitude
• Previous experience as a Data Analyst or in an Accounting role is advantageous
• A relevant University qualification

So who are we?

Toyota New Zealand is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan and in 2021 celebrated 34 years of vehicle market leadership in New Zealand. We constantly strive to deliver customer satisfaction and continually transform ourselves to meet our customer's needs and styles, passion's and dreams. From the moment you enter Toyota - you will notice a difference! We back our people to do continuously get better at what you do, and to do extraordinary things every day.

What can we offer?

• A wide range of excellent staff benefits
• Opportunity to work in a global organisation where people are the heart of everything they do
• Supportive, friendly culture
• Flexibility to tailor your start and finish times and the opportunity to work remotely or from home

If you are you confident that you meet the above then please apply with your cover letter and CV online today telling us why you think you have what it takes to excel in this role!

The recruitment for this role is being managed by QJumpers HR Assist. For a confidential discussion please do not hesitate to contact Annette Weatherall on 0800758673.

Only applicants with New Zealand Citizenship or New Zealand Permanent Residency should apply.