Automotive Sales Inventory Manager

Hertz•Riverside, CA

14d

About The Position

Manage the store’s vehicle inventory process, including vehicle check-in, triage, reconditioning, photography, delivery, lot organization, and merchandising. The role works with reconditioning vendors, fleet management partners, and the General Sales Manager to maintain inventory controls and target inventory levels, plan daily production, and meet delivery timelines. The position is paid at $17.00 per hour and is eligible for bonus incentives and overtime, with prior approval required for overtime. Holiday pay is also available for hours worked on designated holidays, in addition to eight hours of holiday pay. The posting describes sick pay, paid time off, floating holidays, and benefits including insurance options, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, educational reimbursement, and employee discounts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in auto dealerships and car sales.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Capable of delivering vehicles.
Ability to succeed in a global, matrix organization.
Desire to excel.
Ability to garner stakeholder support for initiatives.
Stable work history.

Responsibilities

Ensure all incoming vehicles are properly checked in and triage new inventory as it arrives on the lot.
Manage the reconditioning process, including cost, quality, and cycle times.
Work closely with reconditioning vendors.
Interact with the Wheels fleet management partner and maintain proper internal inventory controls.
Work with the fleet team to maintain target inventory levels.
Work closely with the General Sales Manager on daily production planning.
Develop and maintain lot organization to facilitate efficient processes.
Oversee vehicle merchandising and create a visual factory.
Ensure vehicles are properly photographed and displayed online according to standards.
Reduce photography rejects and kicked cars.
Follow up on and promptly close open items on the partner dashboard.
Handle communications from partners.
Ensure vehicles are delivered within time SLAs and arrange trucking when required.

Benefits

Hourly wage of $17.00 plus eligibility for bonus incentives.
Eligible overtime pay, subject to company policy and prior approval.
Holiday pay: 1.5 times the regular pay rate for hours worked on a designated holiday, plus eight hours of holiday pay.
Up to 48 hours of sick pay.
Paid time off, vacation, four floating holidays, and nine paid observed holidays; accruals start at 0.83 days per month.
Up to 40% off standard Hertz rentals.
Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and family.
Educational reimbursement and discounts.
Voluntary pet, legal/identity theft, and critical illness insurance programs.
Perks and discounts, including theme park tickets and gym discounts.