Automotive Sales Operations Analyst

VANTAGE MOBILITY LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Mobility LLC is seeking a Sales Operations Specialist to drive profitability through strategic vehicle purchases, tight inventory management, and robust data analytics. You will guide sourcing decisions, improve inventory turns, and support cross-functional teams with actionable insights.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with Power BI/Tableau/SQL, and a pragmatic approach to Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to streamline operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Education or Experience in automotive sales, vehicle acquisition, inventory management, or sales operations.
• No required certifications or licenses

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition of new and used vehicle inventory through auctions, wholesalers, fleet sources, dealer networks, and private-party channels, based on sales demand and profitability targets
• Monitor wholesale and retail market conditions to identify changes in vehicle values, availability, pricing, and demand; negotiate vehicle purchases consistent with inventory specifications and financial targets
• Develop and maintain relationships with vehicle suppliers, auction partners, dealers, and fleet operators, and maintain accurate records of vehicle evaluations, purchase decisions, and acquisition costs
• Monitor inventory levels, aging, mix, cost, and sales velocity to ensure inventory supports current and anticipated sales demand
• Identify aging, overvalued, or slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions; support inventory forecasting and replenishment strategies using sales trends and market intelligence
• Develop reporting that gives leadership visibility into inventory health, turns, aging, availability, and acquisition cost
• Develop and maintain sales and inventory databases, reporting processes, dashboards, and analytical tools
• Collect, validate, and analyze sales, inventory, and market data; maintain data integrity and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies to analyze sales and inventory processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop standardized procedures
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to execute sales operations and continuous improvement projects, defining scope, objectives, and timelines

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Job description

Vantage Mobility LLC is seeking a Sales Operations Specialist to drive profitability through strategic vehicle purchases, tight inventory management, and robust data analytics. You will guide sourcing decisions, improve inventory turns, and support cross-functional teams with actionable insights.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with Power BI/Tableau/SQL, and a pragmatic approach to Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to streamline operations and reporting.