Inventory Manager

Socket.dev; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Vehicle purchase discounts

Job summary

Swickard Auto Group opens the Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver in Vancouver, WA, a ground-up Sprinter van operation. As Inventory Manager you will build the inventory function from the ground up, ensuring accurate records, timely deliveries, and market-ready stock for a premier commercial vehicle center.

You’ll collaborate across sales, service, and vendors, define processes, and help shape how this store runs from day one. MBZ experience and strong DMS skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inventory, title, or lot operations experience at a franchised dealership.
• Mercedes-Benz or luxury brand dealership experience preferred.
• Commercial vehicle or fleet operations experience is a strong plus.
• Strong DMS proficiency with Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with accuracy as a standard.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Sprinter van inventory—new units, pre-owned, and upfitted stock with accurate records.
• Coordinate incoming vehicle deliveries—receiving, inspecting, and processing inventory.
• Maintain inventory records in the DMS with status, location, configuration, pricing, and availability.
• Monitor aging, turn rates, and lot mix; surface insights for pricing and acquisitions.
• Support fleet and commercial accounts—coordinate inventory availability and delivery timelines.
• Manage title and registration documents to ensure clean title flow and compliance.
• Coordinate with service for pre-delivery inspections and upfit scheduling.
• Assist with auction activity, trade-ins, and pre-owned acquisitions.
• Help build inventory processes and SOPs as a founding team member.

Skills

Inventory management

DMS proficiency

Title & lot operations

Cross-functional communication

Driver's license

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

CDK

Job description

Description

Vancouver, WA | Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter | Van Center | Inventory Manager | Commercial vehicle | Fleet | Open point | Pacific Northwest | Portland metro | Mercedes-Benz experience preferred | Veterans encouraged to apply | $48,000 - $72,000/yr

IS THIS YOU?

• You have dealership inventory experience and you understand what it takes to keep a lot organized, accurate, and market-ready at all times
• You're detail-oriented, operationally sharp, and comfortable working across systems, vendors, and internal teams to keep inventory flowing without disruption
• You're excited by the opportunity to be part of something new -- a ground-up commercial vehicle operation built around the world's most in-demand van platform

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

The Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver is Swickard's first dedicated Sprinter van operation -- a ground-up commercial vehicle center specializing exclusively in Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van sales, service, and fleet solutions. Opening in August 2026, this store is built for the commercial buyer: contractors, fleet operators, last-mile delivery companies, and businesses that depend on the Sprinter platform to get work done. The Inventory Manager is a founding team member -- stepping in at the beginning and building the inventory function from the ground up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage all Sprinter van inventory -- new units, pre-owned vehicles, and upfitted stock -- ensuring accurate records, proper titling, and a lot that is organized and market-ready at all times
• Coordinate incoming vehicle deliveries -- receiving, inspecting, and processing new Sprinter inventory from transport and OEM allocation
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the DMS -- vehicle status, location, configuration, pricing, and availability updated in real time
• Monitor inventory aging, turn rates, and lot mix -- surfacing insights to sales and leadership to support pricing and acquisition decisions
• Support fleet and commercial account operations -- coordinating inventory availability and delivery timelines for fleet clients and upfitter partners
• Manage title and registration documentation for all inventory -- ensuring clean title flow and compliance with Washington state requirements
• Coordinate with the service department on pre-delivery inspections, upfit scheduling, and reconditioning workflow for incoming stock
• Assist with auction activity, trade-in processing, and pre-owned vehicle acquisition as directed
• Support the build-out of inventory processes, SOPs, and systems as a founding team member of a new operation

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of inventory, title, or lot operations experience at a franchised dealership -- required
• Mercedes-Benz or luxury brand dealership experience preferred -- familiarity with MBZ inventory systems and OEM processes is a significant advantage
• Commercial vehicle or fleet operations experience a strong plus -- understanding of Sprinter configurations, upfit coordination, and fleet account logistics is highly valued
• Strong DMS proficiency -- Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
• Highly organized and detail-oriented -- inventory accuracy is non-negotiable and you hold yourself to that standard
• Comfortable building processes from scratch -- this is a new operation and the Inventory Manager will help define how things work from the start
• Clear communicator who works effectively across sales, service, and external vendors
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $48,000 - $72,000/yr
• The opportunity to join a new Swickard operation at the ground floor -- your work will directly shape how this store runs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth within a 40+ rooftop organization -- inventory and operations experience at a dedicated commercial vehicle center opens real doors
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• The backing of a nationally recognized dealer group with deep operational infrastructure and a proven track record of successful store launches

WHY MERCEDES-BENZ VAN CENTER OF VANCOUVER

• Ground-floor opportunity to shape the culture, processes, and standards of a brand-new operation
• Represent one of the world's most iconic luxury brands in a dedicated commercial vehicle environment purpose-built for the Sprinter platform
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Manufacturer-supported training and Mercedes-Benz certification opportunities
• A collaborative, hospitality-first culture where your contributions are seen and valued
• Serve a thriving and growing commercial market in one of the Pacific Northwest's fastest-growing corridors
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
• Career growth potential as the operation grows and scales within the Swickard organization

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