Automotive Inventory & Logistics Manager
About The Position
Long-Lewis Auto Group is seeking an Automotive Inventory & Vehicle Logistics Manager to lead the processes that keep vehicles moving efficiently across our dealership group. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing vehicle transfers, inventory movement, driver operations, showroom support, and transfer workflows across multiple locations. You will lead the Dealer Transfer Team, establish expectations, monitor performance, solve operational issues, and continuously improve how we move and manage inventory. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive leader who enjoys solving problems, working across multiple departments, and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment.
Requirements
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong organization skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Experience in automotive dealership or group operations
- Experience in inventory management
- Experience in vehicle logistics or transportation
- Experience in fleet operations
- Experience in dispatch or driver coordination
- Experience in multi-location operations
- Experience in administrative or operational team leadership
- Experience in process improvement
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the Dealer Transfer Team, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
- Coordinate vehicle availability checks, holds, sold-unit transfers, trip quotes, transfer documentation, MSOs, dealer transfer checks, and related processes.
- Coordinate vehicle deliveries, driver scheduling, pay approvals, timekeeping, and training.
- Monitor refloor activity and maintain accurate vehicle records in DealerOps and other tracking systems.
- Manage Zoho forms and tickets related to vehicle movement, picture requests, and showroom support.
- Maintain inventory communications and vehicle locator lists across dealership locations.
- Monitor aged and excess inventory and work with dealership leadership to improve vehicle movement.
- Review transfer activity, response times, and departmental performance.
- Organize team workflows, meetings, agendas, and follow-up items.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements that make the operation faster, more accurate, and more efficient.
- Partner with dealership leaders and employees across multiple locations to resolve issues and improve communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
