Inventory Coordinator

Northtown Automotive Companies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northtown Automotive Companies is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to manage the full cycle of the preowned inventory under the supervision of the Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager. The role focuses on supporting growth through accurate inventory and high-quality online listings.

The coordinator will photograph vehicles, write compelling descriptions, maintain merchandising standards, and coordinate with third-party vendors for reconditioning, ensuring listings and window stickers reflect accurate

Qualifications

• Must have previous, successful customer service experience.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and communicate well with customers, vendors, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a smart phone, tablet, and/or PC.
• Valid in-state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage all preowned inventory.
• Photograph inventory for marketing online.
• Write vehicle descriptions to promote vehicles online.
• Review merchandising standards daily.
• Oversee internal reconditioning process for vehicles prior to sale.
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors for cosmetic reconditioning.
• Prepare wholesale inventory for auction via ACV.
• Complete all stock-in paperwork for purchases and trade-ins.
• Inspect incoming vehicles for damage and verify equipment on listings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Description

The Inventory Coordinator works closely with and under the supervision of the Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager to ensure that the entire used car inventory supports the department’s growth-orientated orientation

Occupational Summary

The Inventory Coordinator works closely with and under the supervision of the Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager to ensure that the entire used car inventory supports the department’s growth-orientated orientation

Essential Job Functions

• Management of all preowned inventory
• Photographing inventory for marketing online
• Writing vehicle descriptions to promote vehicles online
• Daily review of merchandising standards
• Overseeing all aspects of the internal reconditioning process for vehicles prior to sale
• Work with 3rd party vendors for reconditioning of wheels, glass, leather & other cosmetic needs
• Prepare wholesale inventory for auction via ACV
• Completing all administration associated with stocking in purchases & trade-ins.
• Inspects all incoming vehicles for damage.
• Verifies equipment on every used car to ensure accuracy of online listings & window stickers.
• Assists Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager with merchandising of the inventory on the lot and online.
• Completes paperwork required to stock-in used cars for inventory
• Will be accountable for the appearance of used cars on the lot
• Moves sold vehicles to maximize use of space and keep the lot in order
• Performs other duties as required, at the direction of the Pre-Owned Vehicles Sales Manager
• Enforce safety requirements.
• Can operate a standard-transmission vehicle and continues an unrestricted driver’s license & clean driving record.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, management and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Job requires the following physical activities: Will spend four to eight hours per shift moving throughout the dealership, shops and lot. The following physical activities will happen but are not limited to, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, shoveling, etc. Will work closely with the service department, body shop & detail shop and therefore will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, paint and other potentially hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Must have previous, successful, customer service experience
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that allows you to get along with customers, vendors, co-workers, staff and management in all departments.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to operate smart phone, tablet and/or PC.
• Valid in-state driver’s license.

Schedule

• Full-time hours, 5 days a week.
• Must have availability during Sales business hours which are Monday - Friday 9AM - 7PM and Saturdays 9AM - 5PM