Vehicle Quality Inspector & Reconditioning Cost Negotiator

Car-Mart, Inc.; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

America's Car-Mart is seeking a Vehicle Quality Control Inspector to ensure each vehicle meets our high quality standards before customers see them.

You will inspect, road test, estimate reconditioning costs, negotiate with vendors, and collaborate with stores to keep vehicles ready while protecting company investments.

You'll use ALIS and other systems to document status and track repairs, while maintaining strong attention to detail and cost control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Automotive industry experience in vehicle inspections, service advising, estimating, appraisal, reconditioning, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, repair processes, and reconditioning requirements.
• Ability to accurately assess vehicle condition and identify repair needs.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using systems, and documentation tools to track vehicle status and repair activity.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, road test, and evaluate vehicles to meet quality standards.
• Determine repair and reconditioning needs through inspections, testing, and performance evaluations.
• Establish and coordinate fair market values for vehicles in partnership with store teams.
• Provide accurate estimates for reconditioning work and associated costs.
• Negotiate labor rates, parts pricing, and repair agreements with vendors and repair facilities.
• Source parts through online suppliers and local vendors to achieve the best value.
• Compare repair facilities and costs to ensure efficient use of company resources.
• Track vehicle locations and maintain detailed documentation in ALIS throughout the reconditioning process.
• Collaborate with stores, repair facilities, and internal teams to ensure timely vehicle readiness.
• Support company goals by maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Vehicle inspections

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Documentation tools

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ALIS system

Repair estimation software

Job description

America's Car-Mart is seeking a Vehicle Quality Control Inspector to ensure each vehicle meets our high quality standards before customers see them.

You will inspect, road test, estimate reconditioning costs, negotiate with vendors, and collaborate with stores to keep vehicles ready while protecting company investments.

You'll use ALIS and other systems to document status and track repairs, while maintaining strong attention to detail and cost control in a fast-paced environment.