Ken Garff Automotive Group ยท 1 day ago
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry LevelKen Garff Automotive Group is a unique and rapidly growing automotive dealership group that emphasizes a different approach to the industry. They are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to analyze market trends, purchase vehicles, and manage a multi-million dollar inventory portfolio while building relationships with auction personnel and internal partners.
AutomotiveSales
Responsibilities
Analyze market for trends in vehicle wholesale values and work directly with retail leadership for defined market area to develop buying plans based on sales pace/stocking levels and needs
Achieve monthly purchasing quotas and gross margin targets by strategically sourcing vehicles from multiple online sources, fleet direct relationships and group trade networks
Manage a multi-million dollar portfolio of inventory assets through supply chain life cycle and post-sale process including coordinating payment, freight and logistics and arbitration
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with auction personnel, fleet representatives and internal partners
Serve as subject matter expert for market conditions, trends and changes in geographic market
Provide guidance and support to dealership Associates as it relates to purchasing and evaluating used vehicles
Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively
Limited travel required for training purposes and team meetings
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Competitive mindset and comfort with fast moving, ultra-competitive buying platforms
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with key accounts
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Extreme comfort using technology as all work involves multiple online platforms
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets to make good business decisions
Self-motivated and able to achieve objectives in a remote setting with minimal structure
Critical thinking and problem solving ability
High school diploma or the equivalent required
Preferred
Prior automotive industry experience
Prior buying experience preferred in some capacity (used car manager, lease return specialist, buyer etc.)
Industry specific software experience VAuto/Stockwave)
B.S. Degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science etc
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package (Salary plus volume-based bonus structure)
Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!
Company
Ken Garff Automotive Group
Ken Garff founded his business in 1932 upon the principles of honesty, integrity, personalized customer service, and being a good corporate citizen.
Founded in 1932
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James M "Jim" Campbell, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Brent Lessing
Chief Information Technology Officer
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