Inventory Control Specialist - Leith Volkswagen of Cary
Holman•Cary, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Leith Volkswagen of Cary, part of the Holman Family, is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist. This role involves conducting physical inventory verifications, ensuring vehicle readiness, and maintaining accurate inventory records within the dealership's systems. The specialist will work closely with Sales and Service departments to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy in inventory management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.).
- Familiarity with office technology and equipment, including computers, fax machines, scanners, printers, phone systems, etc.
- 2-4 years’ experience in administrative services or related fields.
- Proficiency in using DMS platforms including Reynolds & Reynolds and CDK preferred.
- Proficiency in a technical or functional area; knowledge of work processes and tools is generally limited to own area of responsibility or department.
- Understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping software may be required.
- Reviewing and improving processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and security.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred.
- Additional education, certifications, or experience are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct monthly physical verification of 100% of new inventory, pre-owned inventory, and loaner/rental vehicle inventory.
- Compare physical inventory to the inventory listing in the system to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure the presence of Monroney stickers on new vehicles, "As-Is" stickers on pre-owned vehicles, and barcodes on all inventory vehicles.
- Follow up on reconciling vehicles with insufficient explanations for their whereabouts.
- Investigate any discrepancies between physical inventory and accounting records, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Ensure each vehicle is cleaned and prepared for delivery/customer pickup as needed for Sales and Service Departments.
- Use the dealership's inventory scan gun to scan the barcode on each vehicle on the lot and off-site locations.
- Verify VINs before scanning and note any discrepancies or missing stickers on a separate sheet for follow-up.
- Download scan gun data into the Reynolds & Reynolds system.
- Import vehicle scan data and accounting inventory data into a reconciliation spreadsheet.
- Reconcile scanned vehicles with listed inventory, investigating discrepancies and recording findings.
- Communicate with Sales Managers or Service Manager regarding job status and problem areas.
- Notify relevant departments when supplies are needed and delegate tasks to appropriate personnel.
- Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement
- Jury Duty
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
- Supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.
- Paid sick leave benefit that meets mandated requirements (for temporary or part-time employees in certain geographic areas).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
