Automotive Inventory Specialist

Job description

Description Tri State Ford, a Locally Owned and Community Driven automotive dealership in East Liverpool, OH, is looking for an Automotive Inventory Specialist. The Automotive Inventory Specialist is responsible for sourcing, acquiring, pricing, and managing vehicle inventory to support dealership sales goals and profitability. This position plays a key role in maintaining the right mix of new and pre-owned vehicles by monitoring market trends, evaluating inventory performance, attending auctions, purchasing vehicles from private parties and trade-ins, and coordinating with dealership leadership and sales teams. The ideal candidate: - is disciplined and consistent with processes - open to new ideas, processes and strategies - resilient and learns from failures - has a high sense of urgency Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Source and acquire quality new and pre-owned vehicle inventory through auctions, trade-ins, wholesalers, private sellers, and other channels - Evaluate vehicle condition, market demand, pricing trends, and profitability potential prior to purchase - Maintain optimal inventory levels and vehicle mix to meet dealership sales objectives - Monitor local and nati...