Inventory Manager

Creative-Automotive-Solutions-Inc

Elizabethtown (KY)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

HSA with company match

401K with company match

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Identity Protection

Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Swope Family of Dealerships in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee daily control of new and pre-owned vehicle stock. You’ll keep inventory accurate, organized, and merchandised, ensuring fast movement from arrival to sale-ready status.

Ideal candidates have automotive dealership experience, knowledge of DMS and vehicle valuation tools, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Automotive dealership experience preferred.
Knowledge of new and pre-owned vehicle operations and valuation.
Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Comfortable using DMS, inventory, and vehicle valuation systems.
Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass required background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Stock in new and pre-owned vehicles accurately and promptly.
Maintain accurate inventory information in the DMS and inventory systems.
Manage vehicle keys/key fobs and maintain lot organization.
Ensure vehicles are photographed and have accurate online descriptions and equipment information.
Inspect and properly book out pre-owned vehicles.
Perform pre-owned vehicle appraisals using current market data and vehicle condition.
Determine whether pre-owned vehicles should be retailed or wholesaled.
Open and manage repair orders for pre-owned vehicle reconditioning.
Review repair estimates and control reconditioning expenses.
Coordinate vehicles through Service, Detail, Body Shop, and outside vendors to minimize downtime.
Monitor new and pre-owned inventory aging and recommend pricing or disposition changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Detail-oriented

Valid driver's license

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DMS

Inventory systems

Vehicle valuation systems

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: BOB SWOPE FORD - Elizabethtown, KY 42701Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJoin a Legacy of Excellence with the Swope Family of Dealerships!

Since 1952, the Swope Family of Dealerships has been a proud part of the Hardin County community. With over 70 years of service and multiple locations across the area, we’ve built more than a business—we’ve built a legacy rooted in trust, integrity, and community connection.

At Swope, we believe in more than just selling and servicing vehicles—we believe in supporting the people and neighborhoods around us. We’re passionate about giving back and actively involved in local initiatives, and we encourage our associates to get involved.

We are seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of our new and pre-owned vehicle inventory. This position will be responsible for keeping inventory accurate, organized, properly merchandised, and moving efficiently from arrival to sale-ready status.

Key Responsibilities

Stock in new and pre-owned vehicles accurately and promptly.
Maintain accurate inventory information in the DMS and inventory systems.
Manage vehicle keys/key fobs and maintain lot organization.
Ensure vehicles are photographed and have accurate online descriptions and equipment information.
Inspect and properly book out pre-owned vehicles.
Perform pre-owned vehicle appraisals using current market data and vehicle condition.
Determine whether pre-owned vehicles should be retailed or wholesaled.
Open and manage repair orders for pre-owned vehicle reconditioning.
Review repair estimates and control reconditioning expenses.
Coordinate vehicles through Service, Detail, Body Shop, and outside vendors to minimize downtime.
Manage P.O.s and sublet vendors for reconditioning work.
Monitor new and pre-owned inventory aging and recommend pricing or disposition changes.
Work closely with Sales, Service, Detail, and Accounting to maintain accurate and sale-ready inventory.

Performance Expectations

Maintain a 60-day turn on pre-owned inventory.
Proactively address aging units before reaching 60 days.
Minimize the time from vehicle acquisition/arrival to frontline-ready status.
Maintain accurate physical and system inventory.
Control pre-owned reconditioning costs and turnaround time.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely online merchandising.
Make sound appraisal and wholesale decisions that protect dealership profitability.

Qualifications

Automotive dealership experience preferred.
Knowledge of new and pre-owned vehicle operations and pre-owned vehicle valuation.
Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Comfortable using DMS, inventory, and vehicle valuation systems.
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass required background check and drug screening.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, accountable, understands dealership operations, and wants to take ownership of keeping our new and pre-owned inventory accurate, marketable, and moving.

Benefits