Inventory Control Coordinator (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Kent, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for inventory control in his/her assigned areas and ensures that GPS technology is working correctly. Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; OR 5 years’ experience in a related field
• Microsoft office computer skills required.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and ability to lead through influence
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a sense for urgency
• Good analytical skills and aptitude
• Ability to multi-task and be well organized.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles constantly.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• Focuses on continuing education to support the advancement of the program
• Assists with Lot Vision deployments and support

Responsibilities

• Accountable for location’s tracker inventory and reconciliation of billing invoices
• Manages the retrieval of trackers that require further attention (RFA) and determines corrective action
• Responsible for returning defective trackers to Cox2M, ensuring user interface and billing accurately reflects returns and new orders
• Monitors vehicle inventory volume and fluctuations to proactively anticipate spikes or changes in inventory levels and coordinates with Management and GCM to manage inventory levels, accordingly
• Ability to review and comprehend the inventory analytics dashboard and adherence to project metrics
• Proactively communicates status to Leadership and Global Inventory Control Manager (GCM); identifies opportunities to enable location to achieve / exceed lot operations goals
• Proactively monitors and works with team(s) to address issues to prevent leakage (<2%) and maintain a health tracker inventory
• Builds and sustains relationships with lot operations teams and serves as the central point of contact regarding tracker inventory
• Enthusiastically promotes, communicates, and champions identified change, project adoption, and continuous improvement across operating units
• Delivers training developed by Lot Vision Program Team to impacted departments on processes and procedures
• Enforces adoption of project standards, operating procedures, best practices, and metrics
• Supports Lot Vision program by actively participating in ICC calls (share best practices, etc.)
• Focuses on continuing education to support the advancement of the program
• Assists with Lot Vision deployments and support
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED