Inventory Control Representative (BDC Administrator)

L0547 Elk Grove Ford; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway's Elk Grove Ford in Elk Grove, CA is hiring a Used Vehicle Buyer to join our busy dealership. You will source and acquire quality used vehicles through trade-ins, private sellers, and dealer networks, and analyze condition, history, and market value to guide purchasing decisions.

The role requires 1 year of related experience, familiarity with used-vehicle market trends, and proficiency with tools like vAuto and Auction Edge.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience as an automotive buyer, appraiser, or related role.
• Experience with used vehicle market trends and values.
• Proficiency with tools like vAuto, Auction Edge, and dealership management systems.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver’s license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Source and acquire high-quality used vehicles through trade-ins, private sellers, and dealer networks.
• Evaluate vehicle condition, history, and market value to make smart purchasing decisions.
• Maintain proper inventory levels based on sales trends and market demand.
• Work with sales and service teams to align inventory with customer needs.
• Develop relationships with wholesalers and other vehicle suppliers.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with dealership standards.

Skills

Automotive buyer experience

Used-vehicle market knowledge

Dealership software proficiency

Tools

vAuto

Auction Edge

Dealership management systems

Job description

Dealership: L0547 Elk Grove Ford Elk Grove Ford Now Hiring: Used Vehicle Buyer Pay: $16.90 - Hourly, plus bonus opportunities, with potential total monthly earnings of $5,000 - $7,000 based on performance. Schedule: Full Time

Why Join Our Team?

Be part of a busy, established dealership with a wide selection of new and pre‑owned vehicles. Work with a variety of vehicles and gain hands‑on experience with dealership inventory. Play an important behind‑the‑scenes role that directly supports the sales and operations teams. Build automotive industry knowledge while developing skills in inventory management and dealership operations. Opportunity to grow your career within the automotive industry.

What You’ll Do

• Source and acquire high‑quality used vehicles through trade‑ins, private sellers, and dealer networks
• Evaluate vehicle condition, history, and market value to make smart purchasing decisions
• Maintain proper inventory levels based on sales trends and market demand
• Work with sales and service teams to align inventory with customer needs
• Develop relationships with wholesalers and other vehicle suppliers
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with dealership standards

What You’ll Bring

• 1 year of previous experience as an automotive buyer, appraiser, or related role
• Experience with used vehicle market trends and values
• Proficiency with tools like vAuto, Auction Edge, and dealership management systems
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

Total Rewards

The Hourly Pay for this position is $16.90. Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job‑related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle‑ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug‑free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!