Inventory Manager

About the role

The Inventory Manager is a founding team member at the Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver, a new commercial vehicle center specializing in Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. This role is responsible for managing all Sprinter van inventory, ensuring accurate records, proper titling, and a market-ready lot.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Sprinter van inventory, including new units, pre-owned vehicles, and upfitted stock, ensuring accurate records, proper titling, and a lot that is organized and market-ready at all times.
• Coordinate incoming vehicle deliveries, receiving, inspecting, and processing new Sprinter inventory from transport and OEM allocation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the DMS, updating vehicle status, location, configuration, pricing, and availability in real time.
• Monitor inventory aging, turn rates, and lot mix, surfacing insights to support pricing and acquisition decisions.
• Support fleet and commercial account operations, coordinating inventory availability and delivery timelines for fleet clients and upfitter partners.
• Manage title and registration documentation for all inventory, ensuring clean title flow and compliance with Washington state requirements.
• Clock with the service department on pre-delivery inspections, upfit scheduling, and reconditioning workflow for incoming stock.
• Aid in auction activity, trade-in processing, and pre-owned vehicle acquisition as directed.
• Support the build-out of inventory processes, SOPs, and systems as a founding team member of a new operation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of inventory, title, or lot operations experience at a franchised dealership.
• Mercedes-Benz or luxury brand dealership experience preferred.
• Commercial vehicle or fleet operations experience a strong plus.
• Strong DMS proficiency, preferably with Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with inventory accuracy being non-negotiable.
• Comfortable building processes from scratch, as this is a new operation.
• Clear communicator who works effectively across sales, service, and external vendors.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Skills

• Inventory management skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, service, and external vendors.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• $48,000 - $72,000/yr salary range.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Career growth within a 40+ rooftop organization.
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts.
• The backing of a nationally recognized dealer group with deep operational infrastructure and a proven track record of successful store launches.

Pay

$48,000 - $72,000/yr

Schedule

Full-time position.