Automotive Inventory Manager / Lot Porter

ZipRecruiter; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inventory Manager/Lot Porter to oversee and maintain vehicle inventory at their dealership. This role is vital for ensuring smooth operations by managing both new and used vehicle stock while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a positive and professional team that values collaboration and offers excellent benefits, including no-cost degrees and earned paid time off. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

No-Cost Degrees from Strayer University

Exclusive Discounts on Vehicles and Services

Earned Paid Time Off

Positive and Professional Team Environment

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly vehicle lot and ensure vehicles are secure.
• Coordinate with the porter team for task efficiency.
• Conduct daily inventory checks and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Ability to Drive Manual Transmission

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Key Machines

Job description

Farrish Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM & Subaru are searching for our next Inventory Manager/Lot Porter to oversee and maintain our dealership's vehicle inventory. This role is crucial to ensuring smooth operations by managing new and used vehicle stock, coordinating with various departments, and keeping our inventory accurate and up to date.

At Farrish, we believe in hiring individuals with character, honesty, and respect - qualities that define our company culture. As an Inventory Manager, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our inventory process while collaborating with our sales, service, and administrative teams.

Below is an outline of Company benefits, job responsibilities, & requirements:

We Offer Excellent Benefits:

• No-Cost Degrees from Strayer University: Elevate your educational journey at no cost! Pursue your Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.
• Exclusive Discounts on Vehicles and Services: Drive home in style with special discounts on our impressive lineup, and keep your vehicle running smoothly with service perks.
• Earned Paid Time Off: Work hard, play hard. Enjoy the flexibility to recharge and unwind with our earned paid time off policy.
• Positive and Professional Team Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, positivity, and professionalism.

Inventory Manager/Lot Porter Job Responsibilities:

• Keeps the vehicle lot neat and orderly, moving cars as directed by the sales managers / GM and in accordance with dealership display standards.
• Works with and directs porter team to ensure appropriate coverage and efficiency of completing tasks.
• Ensure vehicles are in sound working condition.
• Ensure all non-showroom cars are locked. Walk lots to ensure vehicles are locked and secured.
• Ensure customer parking is plentiful and the delivery lane is clear.
• Identifies vehicles on the lot needing cleaning, coordinates with our detail team to clean interior and exterior of used/new vehicles, including the trunk, glove compartment, tires, windows, etc. as needed.
• Picks up and delivers vehicles to customers as directed by management.
• Assist in the UVI (used vehicle inspection) process. This will be trained.
• Identifies and reports light maintenance on vehicles as needed, i.e., tire changes, dead batteries, etc.
• Ensures that required forms/stickers (FTC, etc) have been completed and are properly displayed, including all dealer branding.
• Daily sweep and picking up trash on sales lots.
• Carmax Appraisals for wholesale and other wholesale duties as requested by management.
• Ensure all new and used vehicles get pictures within 5 days of being in the Dealer's possession.
• Inventory Report due by 3rd business day of each month.
• Entering key fobs into key machines, un-assigning key fobs when the vehicle is sold. Securing of keys and dealer tags. Runs key machine report daily for sales manager.
• Maintaining track of inventory on a day-to-day basis.
• Keeping inventory organized and replenished on main lots.
• Notify Sales Manager of logistical issues.
• All other duties requested of Sales Managers or General Manager.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive manual transmission.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with Farrish Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram & Subaru, we want to hear from YOU! Apply today and take the first step towards becoming a valued member of the Farrish Family!

• Must pass pre-employment background check, MVR, and drug screen.