Inventory Specialist

Hendrick Automotive Group•Franklin, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist with the management of inventory for the dealership to ensure that a desirable mix of new and used vehicles is made available to customers while maintaining depreciation and floor plan costs at reasonable levels and maximizing the profit potential of the variable department.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
GED or High School Diploma
Automotive
up to 3 years of experience
Previous inventory management experience desired.
Working knowledge of automotive sales industry.
Valid Driver’s License
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products.
Intermediate ability and knowledge of Dealership Management System and web based applications.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
The position requires regular and predictable attendance.
Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values: Servant Leadership Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them. Teamwork through Trust & Respect Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level. Integrity Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make. Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers. Passion for Winning Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people. Accountability at All Levels Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team. Commitment to Continuous Improvement Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.

Responsibilities

Keeps accurate records of vehicle inventory
Takes physical inventory of vehicles on hand
Maintains records of vehicle status/readiness for sale
Monitors what is selling and what is not selling
Orders vehicles of desired make/model/color
Processes paperwork on a timely basis
Reports retail deliveries to manufacturer
Keeps manager informed of inventory status and issues
Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
Participates in required training
Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
Complies with Company policies and procedures
Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
Other duties as assigned