Pricing Tactics Advisor

Petron Malaysia is an emerging and rapidly evolving Asian oil company. It is part of Petron Corporation which is the leading oil company in the Philippines. Our integrated refining, distribution, and retailing of world-class petroleum products help meet the country’s growing energy needs and contributes to a more progressive nation. We are dedicated and passionate about our vision - to be the leading provider of total customer solutions in the oil sector and its allied businesses.

We are seeking dynamic & innovative individuals who have the drive to make a difference & are fueled to succeed!

Responsibilities:

• To steward company earnings performance by providing strategic pricing analysis and recommendations to optimize margin performance across business line.
• Actively participate in Supply Chain Meetings to align pricing strategies with operational capabilities.
• Translate pricing tactics into actionable strategies for tenders and business proposals ie: setting target / floor prices by taking into account customer's need and prevailing market conditions.
• Collaborate with Sales to understand market dynamics and customer needs. Provide ongoing advice to Sales reflecting importance / complexity of the business.
• Track business performance metrics and propose corrective actions to optimize earnings.
• Liaise closely with Controllers for data input when performing margin bridging exercise.
• Liaise closely with Supply, Distribution and Sales support for all periodic and/or ad hoc data update that is used in the calculator / pricing tools to ensure all output generated are current and accurate.
• Manage structured Sales interface to review segment / customer performance to identify high-grading opportunity and propose improvement strategy i.e. NBM, Whale curve etc.
• Identify potential channel conflicts and coordinates review as appropriate for resolution.
• Develop / evaluate sales economics and determine the optimal disposition channel i.e. prevent channel switching and optimize corporation earning.
• Perform quarterly market share analysis report for higher management review and decision making.
• Conduct training / knowledge sharing workshop to Sales and other business functions.
• Provides input for data request from other business functions for their analysis / planning / decision making.
• Prepare and coordinate for Sales team on the monthly demand forecast by product by terminal. Propose corrective actions should actual volume deviate significantly from original forecast.
• Perform products import economics for Traders.
• Perform ad-hoc SAP Transfer price validation to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure legal and control compliance.
• Backup for Pricing Coordinator, fellow Tactics Advisor and Pricing Supervsior.
• Any other ad-hoc business requirement, eg: support business plan.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or any equivalent, along with completion of any relevant course with outstanding academic achievement
• Minimum 3-5 years’ pricing related working experience 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication and strategic mindset.
• Detailed understanding of business, market and pricing strategy.