Junior Product Data Analyst

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) are a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket. We operate in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, and Netherlands.

We are a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC) and the home of NAPA racing UK, competing in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).

With combine turnover of over 15 billion and over 230 locations within the UK and growing, our network supplies light and commercial vehicle parts to over 36,000 independent garages, fast fit centres, and transport operators throughout the UK.

We have vacancy for a Junior Product Data Analyst at our busy team based in the Milton Keynes Head Office. The ideal candidate will be will be responsible for the management of the Product Groups under your control including lifecycle management, providing analysis and insight into stock performance and working closely with the Marketing team to help create both internal and external brand and technical awareness.

We are offering a competitive salary and ideally, the successful candidate should have previous experience working within a similar background.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complete product lifecycle from New to Range right through to timely removal from stock.
• Maintaining product & price files.
• Implementing and maintaining optimal stock levels, including internal re-distribution of stock.
• Stock Forecasting.
• Supplier Negotiation.
• Carry out Supplier benchmark analysis including pricing and cross referencing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Work closely with the Buyers to re-source any out of stock items.
• Responsible for overseeing supplier stock cleanses.
• Provide the Senior Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Manager with regular KPI information on stock.
• Handling Technical queries.
• Working closely with the Marketing team to promote internal and external brand awareness.
• Responsible for acting on all Lost Sales logged within your portfolio and providing a response to the branches.

Essential requirements;

• Strong level of computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• Team Player.
• High level of both written and verbal communication.
• Strong Technical knowledge of vehicle components.
• Experience of using MAM Autopart.

Position details;

• Salary Competitive / Negotiable (Depending on experience)

The Company

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the automotive aftermarket, serving over 35,000 repairers across the UK & Ireland.

AAG is owned by Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the number one parts distribution business in North America, leading to an increased level of synergies helping achieve record growth.