Job Description

Walser Automotive Group is a company of car people. We sell them. We service them and so much more. It\xe2\x80\x99s our livelihood and our passion.

We are seeking an Inventory Analyst to join our corporate team. As the New Car Pricing Director, you will use proprietary inventory data to shape, price and measure a market-driven inventory for your assigned brand.

For over 60 years, we\xe2\x80\x99ve led the way in automotive retailing with a transparent and upfront approach to buying a car. We continue leading today with progressive support of the people who sell and service them. Walser operates over 25 retail locations and many affiliated businesses throughout Minnesota and the U.S. Among those locations, we offer over 20 brands across domestic and import manufacturers.

Walser is a family-owned, family-run business. We\xe2\x80\x99re also a company of people who love people. We show that through progressive, family-focused benefits and perks, compelling career paths, and a commitment to a diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Family is what keeps us moving, career keeps us growing, and diversity makes it fun. That is the Walser Way.

What You\'ll Do:

• 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 \xe2\x80\x9cDay 1\xe2\x80\x9d 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s market share pace
• Manage vehicle orders and preferences in a proactive, precise, timely manner to optimize allocation results
• Communicate with your district manager, gathering information to help shape better inventory decisions; provide a recap of any district manager communications to the store\xe2\x80\x99s GM
• Seek to finish each month with an inventory that outperforms the market, driving above average return on investment
• Analyze store\xe2\x80\x99s inventory mix and quantity then evaluate the best course of action; present the course action to the General Manager and provide timely, productive feedback on the store\xe2\x80\x99s pace while making corrections when needed to stay on course
• Collaborate with General Managers and OEMs, using effective and impactful communications, and above average use of velocity data to shape/order/purchase/trade/tweak a better than average inventory

What You\'ll Bring:

• Ability to communicate effectively with key partners
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability and understanding to navigate the DMS and OEM\xe2\x80\x99s 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
• Demonstrated ability and understanding to navigate the DMS and OEM\xe2\x80\x99s order systems
• Foundational knowledge and competence in the store, GM communications, allocations, dealer trading, pricing management, and inventory management
• Above average analytical skills
• Good math skills
• Competent use of keyboard and mouse

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Walser Automotive Group is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.

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