EV Operations & Inventory Specialist

Ever; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ever is building the future of auto retail, operating nationwide with a strong focus on EV readiness and inventory control. This Operations Specialist role at Ever Irvine requires hands-on management of vehicle queues, quality checks, and logistics, ensuring efficient throughput and accurate inventory across lot operations.

You will drive vehicles between lots, manage inflows and outflows with partners, and uphold SOPs for charging and reconditioning.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle logistics, fleet operations, auto reconditioning, or a related field.
• Familiarity with EV charging infrastructure and vehicle readiness standards (preferred).
• Comfortable with lot operations software, inventory tools, or mobile-based tracking systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify condition issues, documentation gaps, and inventory discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized vehicle queues across WIP and finished goods stages.
• Optimize lot space utilization to support throughput and operational efficiency.
• Track unit status and location accurately to ensure proper inventory flow.
• Keep inventory at sellable quality standards through regular inspections.
• Maintain vehicle charge levels per established SOPs.
• Identify units needing reconditioning or escalation and communicate accordingly.
• Maintain key organization systems to ensure accurate key-to-unit accountability at all times.
• Conduct regular lot audits to verify unit count, placement, and condition accuracy.
• Ensure lot is organized and vehicles are staged in designated areas per operational standards.
• Reconcile physical inventory against system records and escalate discrepancies promptly.
• Manage inbound and outbound unit flow with carrier and shipping partners.
• Execute vehicle ingress and egress, verify condition, document accurately, and resolve discrepancies.
• Driving vehicles between lots, showrooms, third party servicers, and chargers.
• Ensure handoffs meet compliance and quality standards at every touchpoint.

Skills

Vehicle logistics

Fleet operations

Auto reconditioning

EV charging knowledge

Inventory software

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Tools

Lot operations software

Inventory tools

Mobile tracking systems

Job description

Ever is building the future of auto retail, operating nationwide with a strong focus on EV readiness and inventory control. This Operations Specialist role at Ever Irvine requires hands-on management of vehicle queues, quality checks, and logistics, ensuring efficient throughput and accurate inventory across lot operations.

You will drive vehicles between lots, manage inflows and outflows with partners, and uphold SOPs for charging and reconditioning.