Wholesale Inventory Specialist

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking for a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old-fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. At Carvana, our customers can hop online to...

• Search and browse our inventory of over 20,000 vehicles that we own and certify.
• Narrow down search results using highly intelligent filtering tools/components.
• View vehicle details, Carfax reports, and 360 rotating studio images for every vehicle.
• Secure financing in minutes using Carvana’s in-house service or their own bank.
• Interact with GUI components to easily customize loan length, down payment, and monthly payment.
• Generate, upload, and eSign all documents online (no ink necessary).
• Schedule front-door delivery or pick up at one of our vending machines.
• Trade in their existing vehicle or just sell it to Carvana (no purchase necessary).
  
  

For more information on Carvana and our mission, sneak a peek at our company introduction video or learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people who already do.

About The Position

The Wholesale Inventory Specialist is integral to our team, focusing on the effective management and evaluation of wholesale inventory with an emphasis on vehicle quality and inventory flow. This position involves assessing vehicle conditions and ensuring that inventory transitions smoothly from acquisition to sale. You will be responsible for analyzing vehicle data and operational processes, working collaboratively across departments to identify and resolve inventory-related challenges. In this role, you will assist team members with escalated issues, address vehicle quality concerns, and ensure the accuracy of Condition Reports. A comprehensive understanding of vehicle components, including exterior, interior, and mechanical parts, combined with strong operational acumen, is essential. Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach are crucial for success. This role presents an opportunity to enhance your analytical and technical skills while making a significant impact on our business stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Understand business processes and collaborate with various groups throughout the company to work cross-functionally with product and analysts
• Use data to identify trends and improve processes
• Research, resolve, and track inventory requests
• Deliver exceptional customer service to our internal customers through positive and effective communication
• Monitor and correct outliers to ensure vehicles are appropriately placed within the supply chain
• Monitor performance metrics related to inventory, and identify problems, solutions, and opportunities for improvements.
• Audit vehicle damages and inspection to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Evaluate inventory for Mechanical, exterior, and interior components
  
  

What You Should Have

• Over 2 years of customer service experience
• Knowledge of automotive parts and components
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to interact effectively in a professional and courteous manner
• Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks in dynamic environments
• Comfortable working on a computer for up to 8 hours per day
• Eager to learn data analytical methods and tools, specifically SQL and Excel (Gsheets)
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• High computer literacy and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-departmentally and drive initiatives
• Flexible working hours as needed
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred
  
  

What We’ll Offer In Return

• Full-time hourly position with a competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development
  
  

Legal Stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.