Inventory Control & Marketing

Inventory Management Assistant

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.

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following :

• 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

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.

Desired Education :

GED

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Master Degree

Doctorate Degree

Field of Study / Work Experience :

Accounting

Automotive

Business

Human Resources

Information Technology

Desired Work Experience :

Up to 3 years

3-5 years

5+ years

Previous inventory management experience desired. Working knowledge of automotive sales industry.

Certificates and Licenses :

Valid Driver's License

Automobile Salesperson License

Computer Skills :

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products. Intermediate ability and knowledge of Dealership Management System and web based applications.

Communication Skills :

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations :

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit.

Environment Demands :

Duties are performed throughout the premises, both indoors and outdoors Work involves continual contact and interaction with dealership personnel. Work includes frequent movement around the company facilities and the outdoor car lot. Due to the nature of the position, may be exposed to various work environments.

Verbal and Writing Ability :

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.

Math Ability :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Core Values :

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.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.