Inventory Manager

Chevyofavon; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee appreciation lunches

Opportunity to advance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chevy of Avon is seeking an associate to provide exceptional customer service while supporting the Sales Managers. This non-supervisory role focuses on coordinating dealer trades, managing inventory, and handling related paperwork and logistics.

You will meet daily with Sales Managers to forecast inventory needs, assist with pre-owned kits, and participate in specialized vehicle programs. A strong emphasis on accuracy, communication, and timely vendor payment is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years automotive industry experience required.
• 1+ years inventory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Vehicle Dealer Trades and arrange logistics.
• Meet daily with Sales Managers to assess inventory needs.
• Manage wholesale units and represent at live auctions.
• Assist with building pre-owned vehicle sales kits.
• Support acquisition for specialized GM and Subaru programs.
• Open repair orders with vendors and track estimates.
• Ensure payment of vendor bills in a timely manner.
• Maintain open repair order files and close after completion.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Inventory software

Job description

Description

Purpose of Job

This non-supervisory position is responsible for providing great customer service to customers and assisting the Sales Manager(s).

Job Duties

1. Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Vehicle Dealer Trades along with paperwork and handle logistics scheduling with trading dealers. Contact Pick-up and Delivery Driver Coordinator to arrange agreed-upon transportation.
• Meet daily with each New Vehicle Sales Manager and create a list of inventory units needed.
• Manage wholesale units that are deemed not for retail for various reasons and represent these units at live auctions.
• Assist with building sales kits for each pre-owned vehicle and update as necessary.
• Assist with acquisition of vehicles for specialized programs such as Cadillac Pinnacle.
• Perform Adverse Action Form reporting functions.
• Timely and accurately ensure payment of all related vendor bills. (Car Keys Express, Dave's, Air Tech, Joseph Greenwell, etc).
• Open repair orders for offsite vendors, such as Dave's, with estimates. Maintain files for all open repair orders with estimates and close when completed.

2. Secondary Responsibilities

• Manage Battery Maintenance report and coordinate recommended state of charge corrections.
• Initiate the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) process into General Motors and Subaru on qualifying vehicles.
• Coordinate physical inventory, and reconcile all used, new, and wholesale inventory once every 4-6 weeks and report to management to ensure compliance with auditors and quickly find any missing units.
• Attend one-on-one meetings with General Sales Manager.

3. General

• Ensure prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Management.
• Travel as business needs may require.

4. Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Personally commit to quality in all aspects of work.
• Provide World Class Customer Service for internal and external customers.
• Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement.
• Participate in teams to research, measure, and correct problems and to strive for process improvement.
• Communicate and exemplify the Company's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy.
• Attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training each calendar year to continue development of work-related skills.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Regular Employee Appreciation Lunches
• Opportunity to advance
• Employee discounts on products & services
• GM factory training

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Education

• High school diploma/equivalent is minimally required.

2. Experience

• 1+ years of automotive experience is minimally required.
• 1+ years of inventory experience is preferred, but not required.

3. Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Possess strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal, written, and active listening communications skills.
• Strong follow-up skills to ensure completion of assigned duties within expected requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a strong professional presence.
• Maintain confidentiality of business-related information.
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and practices.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities skills.
• Strong documentation skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify as circumstances or business needs require.