Assistant Manager, Pricing Analytics
Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708
At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.
It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.
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WORK MODEL
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Hyundai is seeking an Assistant Manager, Pricing Analytics to play a critical role in shaping pricing strategy for the Hyundai Sonata and Kona. This role blends data‑driven analysis, strategic decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure competitive pricing, profitability, and strong market performance.
You will manage current model year pricing, support new model launches, and influence executive‑level decisions that directly impact sales effectiveness and dealer profitability across the U.S. market.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Pricing Strategy & Market Analysis
- Develop price positioning and launch pricing proposals for new model years based on market conditions, competitive landscape, and cost structures.
- Serve as a pricing subject matter expert, analyzing competitive practices within the mainstream automotive market.
- Lead pricing strategy discussions that balance forecasted volume, incentive spend, margin requirements, and revenue goals.
Forecasting & Financial Performance
- Create vehicle pricing forecasts to support annual budgets.
- Track per‑vehicle gross profitability against actual performance and ensure alignment with calendar‑year targets.
- Manage residual value forecasting and pricing‑related consulting engagements to strengthen third‑party perception and residual performance.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Hyundai Global Headquarters, North American Product Planning, Finance, and U.S. Sales teams.
- Translate packaging plans, financial objectives, and sales strategies into actionable pricing recommendations.
- Coordinate with Finance and Sales Distribution to meet vehicle wholesale targets.
Execution & Operational Support
- Obtain executive approval for pricing proposals and manage implementation.
- Input and maintain pricing data in SAP and BLS systems.
- Send weekly pricing action summary reports to internal stakeholders.
- Oversee departmental budget activities including purchase requests, accruals, and payments.
- Support ad‑hoc pricing and strategy initiatives as business needs arise.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Six or more years of experience, preferably in pricing and finance, with a focus on quantitative and competitive analyses.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Master’s degree a plus.
- Automotive OEM experience preferred.
- Experience in pricing consumer products preferred.
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Strong understanding of in‑market pricing analysis, including competitive benchmarking, market responsiveness, and performance tracking.
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Advanced Excel skills required, including complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling, and large data set manipulation.
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Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
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Comfortable navigating ambiguity and independently shaping recommendations where structure may not yet exist.
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Proven ability to communicate clear, data‑driven recommendations to cross‑functional partners and senior leadership.
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Experience working effectively across multiple teams in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.
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Familiarity with SAP or other enterprise systems is a plus, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Vacation and sick time off
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave.
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (support)
- Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees.
- External Training and Development Programs
- Compensation Range: $69,300.00 - $99,000.00 annual base salary
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.
OTHER DETAILS
- Normal office duties.
Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
