Description
Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!
Vehicle Lighting Solutions , a Ken Garff-affiliated company, is currently looking for a talented Purchaser and Inventory Specialist that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork.
As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!
Here’s why you’ll want to work here:
Great culture and real career growth
Competitive compensation package
Opportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealerships
Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Establish processes to ensure accuracy between inventory and computer records
Act as the representative for the Parts Dept. to the Service Manager fostering close cooperation over parts supply for servicing work issues
Maintain an appropriate level of trade discount
Establish a purchasing policy and practice that ensures competitive bids from vendors for all tools, equipment, supplies, etc., to become a low-cost producer
Scrutinize sales figures, expenses, and inventory levels regularly in order to maintain profit goals
Monitor backorders daily ensuring deliveries are shipped and received as quickly as possible
Maintain key inventory performance metrics relating to inventory turns, day supply, and idle capital
Maintain a mixed inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts, and public
Review stock obsolescence and work quickly to remedy
Implement and oversee stock checks in line with company standards and procedures. (Note: This may be perpetual stock checking or annual stock check)
Review operating controls on a regular basis, specifically negative stock reports, PDR's, obsolescence reports, performance numbers in the way of volume and margins
Ensure that all purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made
Here’s what you’ll need:
Previous purchasing experience preferred
Advanced communication skills, written and verbal
Strong computer skills and proficient with Inventory control
High School diploma or equivalent
A valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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