Bloomington Chrysler Jeep Dodge New Vehicle Analyst

Walser Automotive Group•Bloomington, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 70 years, Walser Automotive Group has put people first: our customers, our employees, and our communities. As a family-owned, family-run company, we’ve grown to 29 dealerships representing 26 brands across Minnesota, Kansas, and Illinois. We lead with innovation, technology, and a promise to deliver an exceptional experience every time. And your work here matters: a portion of every vehicle sold and serviced supports the Walser Foundation, investing in schools, nonprofits, and workforce programs in our communities. At Walser, success starts with people. Join us to build a career where you can grow, belong, and make a real impact.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with key partners
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated ability and understanding to navigate the DMS and OEM’s order systems
Ability to oversee a large volume store or more complex OEM when it comes to ordering, pricing, and/or building configurations
Ability to do analytical work for extended periods, using a computer and software programs
Ability to multitask with multiple interruptions while thoroughly completing tasks within assigned deadlines in a timely, complete and accurate manner
Foundational knowledge and competence in the store, GM communications, allocations, dealer trading, pricing management, and inventory management
Above average analytical skills

Responsibilities

Use proprietary inventory data to shape, price and measure a market-driven inventory for each assigned store
Utilize market data (e.g., Urban Science Market Master data) to recommend inventory-based marketing strategies to the General Manager
Complete all paperwork in a timely, accurate and complete manner (including properly signing out the vehicle in DMS and tagging it in OEM portal)
Review pricing daily, ensuring all vehicles are priced upfront in alignment with the weekly matrix and monthly gross profit goals, accounting for all “Day 1” inventory
Respond quickly and accurately to all sales staff inquiries regarding inventory, dealer trading, sold/priority orders, product/pricing questions
Continuously evaluate and improve the inventory, using data to strategically decide on how to address gaps, imbalances, etc.
Shape a better inventory to give your stores an advantage over the competition
Align the inventory to fit the store’s strategic inventory goals, helping the stores sell more new vehicles while, at the same time, helping to manage gross profit margins
Stock-in better inventory than the competition, while anticipating inventory that aligns with future customer interest
Audit inventory counts with an awareness of current ground stock and incoming unit counts, trim shortages, color gaps, etc.
Audit and manage Hold Status units
Maintain and monitor a pricing matrix, ensuring that all available vehicles with a real VIN and stock number are priced (including those that have not yet hit ground)
Review and manage aging inventory, using proven practices to minimize costs of carrying aged inventory
Monitor and communicate market share to help the GM track the store’s market share pace
Uphold Walser’s Core Values: Do The Right Thing, Lead By Example, Display Positive Energy, Be Open Minded