Process Engineer-Inventory Operations

DriveTime Car Sales, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(K)

Company paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

DriveTime Family of Brands is seeking a Process Engineer – Inventory Operations to drive continuous improvement across the process lifecycle. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, analyze data, and implement solutions that cut costs and improve delivery and safety.

Responsibilities include leading projects from ideation to sustainment, communicating with senior leaders, and applying lean tools to optimize inventory processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or business.
• 4–6 years of process improvement experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean production systems and change management.
• Ability to create process flow maps, root-cause analyses, and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Own the process life cycle from ideation to sustainment and implementation.
• Lead discussions with leaders and teams to define requirements and scope.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve delivery, and enhance quality and safety.
• Communicate risks, recommendations, and progress to senior leaders.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or business

Tools

Lean methodologies

Job description

About DriveTime Family of Brands

What’s Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us!

Process Engineer – Inventory Operations

As a Process Engineer-Inventory Operations, you will drive continuous improvement by defining and owning all phases of the process management life cycle from ideation through implementation and sustainment. You will partner with cross-functional teams to transform our enterprise processes and systems through the identification and valuation of opportunities and problems, determining root causes, identifying gaps and countermeasures. You will lead the implementation of solutions that drive strategic initiatives for our Inventory operations teams. Along the way you’re communicating and aligning with business stakeholders. Our Process Engineer-Inventory Operations is responsible for: Ownership of the process and project life cycle including ideation, definition, analysis, process design, improvement, launch, adoption, and sustainment. Facilitating and leading discussions with business leaders, analytic partners, and development engineering to define business requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure efforts are focused on critical needs. Identifying improvement opportunities to decrease cost, improve delivery, achieve quality targets, or improve safety by researching issues, performing root cause analysis, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information to conclude and communicate well-reasoned decisions. Establishing schedules, guidelines, and procedures and determining the most effective way to deliver a complete solution to an identified problem or opportunity. Exploring and proposing different solutions for the same problem, situation, or workflow using your knowledge of continuous improvement tools and business requirements. Communicating clearly, providing context, risks, and recommendations, and sharing complete information with the senior leadership team and other stakeholders for the best outcomes. Executing multiple projects at one time that span multiple teams.

What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

People with a passion for continuous process improvement, and experience pursuing operational excellence by moving projects from ideation through to successful implementation. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business. Intellectual curiosity. Why? What? How? If you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base, this could be the role for you. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to speak and write clearly, with confidence, charisma, and competence for a wide variety of audiences, including stakeholders and the senior leadership team. Advanced problem-solving skills. The ability to determine which tools to use to address the identified root cause and the flexibility and creativity to modify your tools or solution to suit the specific situation, when appropriate. Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together to win together. A mind for the details. The ability to focus on the details while not losing sight of the big picture. Agile in a fast-past environment. We move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must. Organization and time management skills in spades. You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize… then… re-prioritize again. Rebel with a cause. You are always looking beyond the obvious to strive for continuous improvement. Takes a hold of the wheel. You’ll need to take the initiative and be comfortable doing so.

The Specifics

• Passion for continuous improvement a must; 4-6 years of process improvement experience


• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or business preferred


• Demonstrated knowledge of lean production systems; proven history of successful lean implementation; proficiency with continuous improvement processes and tools.


• Demonstrated experience in creating and communicating process flow maps, root cause analysis, new process introduction, and change management.

So What About the Perks?

Perks matter

We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.


• 401(K)


• Company paid life insurance policy


• short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.


• Growth Opportunities.


• You grow, I grow, we all grow!


• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.


• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!


• Gratitude is Green.


• Competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!


• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!


• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).


• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!


• Anything Else? Absolutely.


• DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified!


• And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you’ve got DRIVE, love solving challenges, and want to make a real impact, your next adventure starts here. Buckle up - your career journey with us is about to take off!