Inventory Manager

Description

Fremont, CA | Lexus | Luxury brand | Inventory Manager | Automotive operations | Bay Area | Veterans encouraged to apply | $25 - $31/hr

• You have dealership inventory or automotive operations experience and know how to keep a lot organized, accurate, and moving
• You're detail-oriented and process-driven -- you notice when something's off and you fix it before it becomes a problem
• You thrive behind the scenes in a role where your accuracy and reliability directly support the whole sales and service operation

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea:
do right by people, every time.

At Lexus of Fremont, every vehicle on our lot is a reflection of the brand standard we hold ourselves to. The Inventory Manager is the person who keeps that lot accurate, organized, and ready -- supporting the sales team, the service department, and the guest experience from the ground up.

• Manage all vehicle inventory on the lot -- tracking location, status, and availability of new, used, and loaner vehicles with accuracy and discipline
• Maintain accurate vehicle records in the DMS -- ensuring all inventory is properly logged, titled, and reconciled
• Coordinate vehicle receiving -- inspecting incoming inventory for damage, verifying VINs and documentation, and processing vehicles into the system accurately
• Stage and organize the lot -- maintaining a clean, professional, and logical vehicle layout that supports the sales team and reflects the Lexus brand standard
• Coordinate with sales, service, and finance to track vehicle movement -- ensuring accurate status updates as vehicles move through the reconditioning, sales, and delivery process
• Monitor and report on inventory aging, turn, and discrepancies -- flagging issues proactively to management
• Coordinate with vendors, transporters, and auction partners on vehicle acquisitions, transfers, and disposals
• Support title and DMV processing as needed -- ensuring all paperwork is complete and compliant
• Maintain an organized, safe, and well-presented lot environment at all times

• Previous dealership inventory, lot operations, or automotive operations experience -- required
• Strong understanding of DMS inventory systems -- Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
• Detail-oriented and highly organized -- inventory accuracy is non-negotiable in this role
• Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces simultaneously without losing precision
• Clear communicator who works effectively with sales, service, finance, and management teams
• Physically capable of working on your feet and moving vehicles throughout the shift
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record -- required
• Reliable and self-directed -- you take ownership of the lot without needing constant oversight

• $25 - $31/hr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth within the Swickard organization -- inventory operations is a proven path into broader dealership management
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• A stable, well-run operation at one of the most respected luxury brands in the Bay Area

• Lexus is one of the most respected luxury brands in the country -- the inventory standard here matches the brand standard, and the person who manages it takes real pride in that
• Fremont is a growing city in the heart of the Bay Area with a high-volume, loyal Lexus customer base
• A role where your accuracy and reliability are genuinely valued -- when inventory runs well, the whole dealership runs better
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to every role on the team, including the ones working behind the scenes
• A supportive, organized environment where your contribution is visible and your attention to detail is recognized

Lexus of Fremont is a high-volume luxury store that depends on a tight, accurate inventory operation to keep the sales team selling and the guests happy. The Inventory Manager is a foundational role -- and one where the right person can build real expertise and a long-term career in automotive operations.

If you have the automotive inventory experience, the attention to detail, and the reliability to keep a premium lot running at its best -- we'd like to meet you.