Reconditioning Center Logistics Specialist

Walser Automotive Group•Eagan, MN

5d•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

Must have thorough understanding of computers including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must have strong attention to detail.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a self-starter with excellent time management skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must have experience coordinating vehicle transfers.
Must have Internal Recon Service Manager experience/or Dealership Service Advisor experience.

Nice To Haves

Tekion software knowledge helpful.
ReconVision software knowledge helpful.
Sublet experience helpful.
Dispatch experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Monitor Recon software for vehicles ready to pick up and communicate driver ETA with store manager.
Create driver productivity report using Recon software.
Work with transport drivers to build loads of vehicles that are ready for pick up at the stores.
Monitor vehicles in the Recon process to build transport load for car haulers.
Monitor delivery, pick up times, and adjust as needed to ensure efficiency and reduce turn time.
Identify vehicles that are not available for pick up and communicate with store managers to resolve issues.
Open repair orders in Walser systems and invoice dealers for transportation fees.
Coordinate and assign sublet work based on current turn times.
Coordinate with Service Managers all vehicles to be sublet to vendors.
Coordinate all body shop sublets with the Cosmetics Manager.
Monitor all sublets and coordinate with vendors to ensure repair timelines are met.
Maintain notes in ReconVision regarding ETAs on all sublets.
Maintain 20+ aged vehicle list and follow up an any/all aged vehicles.
Track and report logistics turn times using Recon software.
Follow up and resolve any vehicle that has aged more than 2 days in the ready-for-pick-up bucket.
Follow up and resolve any vehicle that has aged more than 1 day in the delivery bucket.
Perform daily audit of the Delivery area.
Uphold Walser’s Core Values: Do The Right Thing, Lead By Example, Display Positive Energy, Be Open Minded.