Inventory Control Manager - RUSNAK

Responsibilities

KRA:  Maintain Compliant and Competitive Dealership Inventory Management:

• Order and build optimal cars from the manufacturer in line with current needs.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers/GSM/GM and Sales people as to what is desirable currently in the market and what opportunities there are to maximize the Sales depts. success through inventory management.
• Dealer trade cars with other dealerships to facilitate the success of the Sales Dept. and its inventory.
• Review deals from Finance to assist the GM in compliance requirements for the Sales and Finance dept.
• Assist the Sales manager and GSM in all aspects of paperwork and deal flow from the Sales office to Finance so that Guest waiting and mistakes are minimized.
• Assist the sales management in achieving all Sales goals and MBZ requirements such as Net promotor scores and MMC activation with the goal of achieving “Best of the Best award” yearly.

KRA:    Effectively and Efficiently Manages Vehicle Inventory and Stocking Processes:

• Manages and controls an acceptable daily supply of vehicle inventory.
• Ensures all vehicles are stocked properly and that vehicles are tracked appropriately through the

reconditioning process.

• Ensures all new car vehicles have been pre-delivery inspected by the service department as well as

fully detailed and showroom ready.

• Manages and updates all new/used vehicle inventory as needed.
• Maintains a smooth and timely workflow of all used vehicles through the reconditioning stage.
• Performs Quality checks to ensure vehicles meet our standards.

KRA:    Assists Management in Department Coordination

• Maintains a smooth and timely workflow of all used vehicles through the reconditioning stage.
• Performs Quality checks to ensure vehicles meet our standards.
• Manages direction and scheduling of all department employees, ensuring proper staffing at all times.
• Ensures that dealership policies and procedures are followed by salespeople.
• Supervise Receptionists: maintain a friendly and welcoming attitude to our guests among the receptionists. Monitor schedules and coverage. Report to GM/GSM any issues or obstacles to success.

KRA:  Build Effective Internal and External Client Relations/Retention:

• Develops, implements a strong “Client-Centric” vision and utilizes “The Rusnak Standard,” best core practices, as well as professional and exemplary service to ensure that every internal and external Client of the dealership has an extraordinary experience during every encounter.
• Actively listen and communicate, verbally and in writing, in a courteous, professional, clear, concise, and correct manner to identify Client needs beyond expressed concerns, and develops projects and campaigns aimed at meeting these identified needs.
• Responds in a timely, courteous, and professional manner with a “consultative, value-added” approach to secure Client understanding and develop a stronger business relationship and future business.

KRA:  Exemplify the Brand and Corporate Culture:

• Seizes opportunities to improve Client satisfaction by maintaining a professional demeanor in all interactions and working in accordance with Company standards; works to ensure that all projects are executed in a manner that exemplifies the corporate culture.
• Respect and demonstrates passion for the RUSNAK brand and our manufacturers’ brands; conducts work-related projects professionally, respectfully, honestly and in an ethical manner, particularly with respect to interactions with internal/external Clients, vendors, business associates, and at work, any event and/or activity that is related to RUSNK and/or its manufacturers.
• Maintains a professional and well-groomed appearance at all times while on-duty or on Company premises.

KRA:  Initiate Relevant Professional Development:

• Seek out opportunities to enhance organizational, personal communication, and negotiation skills.
• Maintain current job and product knowledge to improve effectiveness with Clients and assigned tasks.
• Consistently produces efficient work, even in peak periods, that meets “The Rusnak Standard.”

KRA:  Ensure A Safe Work Environment:

• Accept individual responsibility and accountability for complying with the Company Health and Safety (H&S) processes while working on projects, initiatives and other work-related duties; performs job duties in a way that will not cause personal danger, endanger other individuals, or violate local, state, federal, environmental regulations.
• Promptly corrects or reports any hazard or potential hazard or unsafe work condition to Director of Facilities or Human Resources; wears personal protective equipment, when required; ensures work location is kept safe, neat, organized, and organized.

KRA:  Be an Effective and Proactive Team Member:

• Interacts with Clients, employees, vendors, and associates in a respectful, professional manner.
• Maintains a positive work attitude, including adjusting to unexpected changes or requirements and undertaking tasks that fall outside of the routine job with enthusiasm, and assisting others whenever possible to meet Client requests and business demand.

Qualifications

• Desired: Minimum of 5 years in position of Inventory Control Manager or similar positions in Automotive retail, industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; at least 5 years retail related experience.
• Strong or Good verbal and written communication skills.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Required: Current California Driver License with satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicle driving record.  
• Required: Current California Sales License.

Degree/Diploma