Inventory Manager

Swickard Auto Group; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career growth within 40+ rooftops

Job summary

Swickard Auto Group is launching a Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver and seeks an Inventory Manager to build and manage Sprinter van inventory end-to-end. You’ll own records, ensure market-ready stock, and coordinate with transport, OEMs, and the service team.

You will shape inventory SOPs, drive accuracy, and support fleet operations at a new, luxury commercial center in Vancouver, WA, with growth opportunities as the store scales.

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 a strong plus.
• Strong DMS proficiency with Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK recommended.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; inventory accuracy is non-negotiable.
• Comfortable building processes from scratch as a founding team member.
• Clear communicator across sales, service, and vendors.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Sprinter van inventory -- new units, pre-owned vehicles, and upfitted stock; ensure records and pricing are accurate.
• Coordinate incoming vehicle deliveries and inspect new inventory from transport and OEM allocation.
• Maintain inventory records in the DMS with real-time status, location, and availability.
• Monitor inventory aging, turn rates, and mix; surface insights for pricing and acquisition decisions.
• Support fleet and commercial account operations; coordinate inventory availability and delivery timelines.
• Manage title and registration documentation; ensure clean title flow and Washington state compliance.
• Coordinate with service on pre-delivery inspections, upfit scheduling, and reconditioning workflow.
• Assist with auction activity, trade-ins, and pre-owned stock acquisitions.
• Help build inventory processes, SOPs, and systems as a founding team member.

Skills

Inventory management

DMS proficiency

Cross-functional communication

Process building from scratch

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

CDK

Job description

Description

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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