Automotive Inventory Assistant

Tustin Kia is looking to hire a full-time Inventory Assistant .

Position: Inventory Assistant
Pay: $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time

Job Responsibilities:

- Assist with maintaining accurate new and used vehicle inventory.

- Manage and monitor inventory located at our offsite lots .

- Regularly verify vehicle locations and make sure inventory records match the physical location of each vehicle.

- Coordinate movement of vehicles between the dealership and our offsite storage lots.

- Assist with dealer trades , including preparing vehicles, coordinating pickups and deliveries, and verifying all vehicle information.

- Verify VINs, stock numbers, mileage, keys, and vehicle condition before and after dealer trades.

- Assist with receiving incoming vehicles and making sure they are properly stocked into our systems.

- Monitor vehicles going through PDI, detail, and frontline preparation.

- Help ensure vehicles are properly parked, organized, and easy to locate at both the dealership and offsite lots.

- Maintain accurate key inventory and vehicle location records.

- Conduct regular inventory audits and immediately report any discrepancies.

- Coordinate with Sales Managers, Service, Detail, Lot Porters, and other departments regarding vehicle status and location.

- Make sure sold, dealer-traded, transferred, or relocated vehicles are updated promptly in the inventory system.

- Assist with window stickers, stock tags, dealer plates, and other inventory-related documentation.

- Help ensure vehicles needed for appointments or deliveries are brought from offsite lots to the dealership on time.

- Perform other inventory and dealership-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

- Previous automotive dealership, inventory, or dealer trade experience is preferred.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Basic computer skills and ability to learn dealership systems.

- Ability to manage multiple vehicles and locations efficiently.

- Strong communication and coordination skills.

- Valid California drivers license and acceptable driving record.

- Dependable, organized, and comfortable driving vehicles between dealership and offsite locations.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment.

📩 Apply Today!
Send your resume to [email protected] or apply online at: TustinKia.com .

The parts Inventory Assistant Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $18.00 and $22.00. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.