Pre-Owned Inventory & Acquisition Specialist

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.
Were looking for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and improving processes.

What Youll 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 Were 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 Youll 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.