Pre-Owned Inventory & Acquisition Specialist
Gerald Jones Audi Volkswagen Mazda is seeking a detail-driven, analytical Pre-Owned Inventory & Acquisition Specialist to help manage and optimize used-vehicle inventory across our Audi, Volkswagen, and Mazda locations.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and improving processes.
What You’ll Do
Evaluate & Analyze
- Evaluate trades using vehicle history, condition, market data, pricing, and projected costs.
- Analyze market trends and inventory performance to support acquisition and pricing decisions.
Source & Manage Inventory
- Identify inventory needs based on market demand and sales trends.
- Help source vehicles that fit our inventory strategy.
- Assist with pricing and the timely disposition of aging vehicles.
Coordinate Vehicle Readiness
- Partner with Service, Parts, and Detail to move vehicles efficiently from acquisition to the sales floor.
- Monitor progress and address delays to help achieve the three-day-or-less readiness goal.
Maintain & Monitor Inventory
- Conduct lot walks to ensure vehicles are clean, properly positioned, priced, and ready for customers.
- Track inventory age, market position, sales activity, and other key metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory performance and profitability.
What We’re Looking For
- Analytical: Comfortable working with data and using it to make decisions.
- Problem Solver: Looks for opportunities to improve processes and results.
- Detail-Oriented: Values accuracy, quality, and follow-through.
- Organized & Accountable: Manages priorities and takes ownership.
- Adaptable & Coachable: Learns quickly and welcomes feedback.
- Experience in purchasing, inventory, retail operations, logistics, analytics, or a similar field is valuable.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Success will be measured by your ability to:
- Acquire the right vehicles at the right cost
- Improve inventory performance and profitability
- Keep vehicles accurate, attractive, and ready for customers
- Reduce aging inventory and unnecessary costs
- Identify opportunities and improve processes
What We Offer
- Medical & Dental Plans
- Prescription Drug Program
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation, PTO & Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Purchase Programs
- Paid Training & Professional Development
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
Why Gerald Jones Auto Group?
Build your skills and grow your career with a winning team.
Gerald Jones Auto Group is a Forbes-ranked Best-in-State Company and a local favorite with 13 consecutive Best in Columbia County wins and 5 consecutive “Best Place to Buy a New Car” awards in Augusta.