MIS Specialist / Analyst – Pricing (Automotive Parts)

Position Overview

The MIS Specialist / Analyst will be responsible for managing, analyzing, and presenting data related to automotive spare parts pricing. This role plays a key part in supporting the pricing and business planning teams by ensuring data accuracy, maintaining pricing systems, and providing actionable insights to drive profitability and competitiveness.

The position requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills to generate accurate and timely reports that support decision-making across multiple business functions.

Main Responsibilities

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain and update pricing databases, ERP, and MIS tools with accurate and consistent data.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly management reports (e.g., pricing performance, margin analysis, inventory movement).
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and standardization across systems.
• Prepare executive presentations for management and dealer meetings.

Pricing Analytics

• Analyze sales trends, cost variations, and market factors affecting pricing.
• Support the pricing of distributor spot/bulk orders to ensure market alignment and profitability.
• Monitor key pricing KPIs, including gross margins, revenue impact of price changes, and discount utilization.
• Provide analytical insights to optimize pricing strategies.

System Administration

• Manage and enhance pricing tools, ERP systems, and BI dashboards (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Automate recurring reports and streamline data visualization processes.
• Collaborate with IT and SCM teams to ensure system functionality and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Aftersales, Business Planning, and Marketing teams to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Provide analytical and operational support to internal stakeholders and distributors.
• Ensure timely response to distributor spot/bulk order inquiries and special pricing requests.

Expected Outcomes

• Deliver accurate and timely pricing analysis to support business decisions.
• Ensure distributor satisfaction through prompt and efficient support.
• Drive revenue and profitability by maintaining effective pricing systems and analytics.
• Provide actionable insights that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Deliverables

• Collect, analyze, and interpret sales and inventory data for automotive parts.
• Maintain and develop MIS dashboards and performance metrics to track sales, fulfillment, and inventory health.
• Automate and optimize reporting processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify sales and pricing performance gaps and recommend improvements.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses on market trends, customer demand, and product performance.
• Ensure compliance with data governance standards and maintain process documentation.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros).
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView .
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data integration processes.

Analytical Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret large datasets.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

Business Acumen

• Understanding of automotive aftermarket and parts pricing strategies .
• Knowledge of cost structures , discounting models , and margin optimization .

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems , or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in MIS, data analysis, or pricing (preferably in automotive or manufacturing sectors).
• Certifications in data analytics , BI tools , or ERP systems are advantageous.