Inventory Manager

AutoNation Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and 401k

Insurance plans (health, dental,vision

Maternity benefits

Associate purchase/discount programs (

YouDecide discounts

DRVPNK cancer charity support

Job summary

AutoNation is seeking a Parts Inventory Manager to lead nationwide parts stocking, inventory levels, and reporting. You will collaborate with product managers, procurement, dealership teams, and field leadership to optimize purchasing, stocking strategies, and KPI dashboards across channels.

The role requires strong data analysis, SQL/DB skills, and deep experience with CDK. You will partner with Customer Service, E-Commerce, and Sourcing to drive inventory performance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, engineering, data, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management and strategy.
• Demonstrated experience using CDK to manage parts inventory, process adjustments, generate reports, and maintain inventory accuracy across multiple store locations.
• Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access/SQL; advanced relational database skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor parts inventory levels nationwide for assigned lines of parts, including dealership inventory and e-commerce.
• Assess current product stocking positions and identify opportunities for improvement that allow internal partners to better serve customers.
• Derive stocking models for individual locations based on historical sales data across varying channels, future industry trends, and demand.
• Evaluate competitive purchases and create action plans to ensure the sales and stocking success of assigned categories.
• Create and maintain repositories of historical parts inventories and purchases for non-stocked items to inform stocking models.
• Compare sales and inventory trends to previous periods and build the case for increases or decreases in stock.
• Develop ongoing reporting on sell-through opportunities for aged and non-conforming stocking positions across internal stakeholder inventories.
• Develop measurement tools and recurring reporting best practices to identify changing market trends.
• Maintain consistent and proactive communication with store leadership and parts teams to ensure inventory accuracy, address inventory-related issues, and support operational needs across all locations.
• Communicate recommendations, trends, and compliance updates to appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication (oral and written)

Inventory strategy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/analytics/engineering/data

5 years inventory mgmt experience

Tools

CDK

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Access/SQL

Job description

We are looking for a Parts Inventory Manager to join our exciting and expanding team! We are passionate about serving customers, continuous improvement, and providing excellent service, and this mission is central to how each team member approaches their work. The team culture is collaborative, inclusive, and energetic, and we take pride in contributing to the company's continued success. We are looking for a Parts Inventory Manager to join our exciting and expanding team! We are passionate about serving customers, continuous improvement, and providing excellent service, and this mission is central to how each team member approaches their work. The team culture is collaborative, inclusive, and energetic, and we take pride in contributing to the company's continued success.

The Parts Inventory Manager will partner with AutoNation's product and category managers, procurement, marketing, dealership associates, field leadership, and other internal business stakeholders to execute purchasing, sales, and inventory stocking strategies for all aftermarket parts and accessories. This role maintains ongoing communication across AutoNation's departments, generates reports, and administers dashboards detailing the KPIs that measure the performance of each product and sales channel. The role also supports the Product Management, Customer Service, E-Commerce, and Sourcing teams, and reports to the Director, AutoNation Parts Operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• - Coordinate and monitor parts inventory levels nationwide for assigned lines of parts, including dealership inventory and e-commerce.
• - Assess current product stocking positions and identify opportunities for improvement that allow internal partners to better serve customers.
• - Derive stocking models for individual locations based on historical sales data across varying channels, future industry trends, and demand.
• - Evaluate competitive purchases and create action plans to ensure the sales and stocking success of assigned categories.
• - Create and maintain repositories of historical parts inventories and purchases for non-stocked items to inform stocking models.
• - Compare sales and inventory trends to previous periods and build the case for increases or decreases in stock.
• - Develop ongoing reporting on sell-through opportunities for aged and non-conforming stocking positions across internal stakeholder inventories.
• - Develop measurement tools and recurring reporting best practices to identify changing market trends.
• - Maintain consistent and proactive communication with store leadership and parts teams to ensure inventory accuracy, address inventory-related issues, and support operational needs across all locations.
• - Communicate recommendations, trends, and compliance updates to appropriate stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• - Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, engineering, data, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management and strategy.
• - Demonstrated experience using CDK to manage parts inventory, process adjustments, generate reports, and maintain inventory accuracy across multiple store locations.
• - Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access/SQL.
• - Advanced proficiency in relational databases (SQL, Access).
• - Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and graphs.
• - Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.
• - Has held Parts Manager or Assistant Part Manager or Parts Wholesale Manager positions.
• - Basic familiarity with product management.
• - Basic familiarity with marketing and online sales channels.
• - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• - Strong data analysis skills.
• - Ability to think critically and take appropriate action as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• - Master's degree in business, analytics, engineering, data and 10 years of experience in inventory management and strategy.

$82,500.00 - $137,500.00

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• - Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
• - Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• - Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
• - Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.