Inventory and Ordering Strategist

Strategic Inventory Solutions • Full-time • Remote (United States) • $50k - $60k / year • 1d ago

The Role

As an Inventory & Ordering Specialist, you will support a portfolio of automotive dealerships by analyzing inventory performance, monitoring manufacturer constraints, and building weekly vehicle orders aligned with market demand and profitability goals.

This fully remote role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, organized, and comfortable presenting data-driven recommendations to dealership stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

· Analyze dealership inventory weekly to identify top-performing configurations, turn rates, and allocation gaps.

· Build and submit weekly new vehicle orders based on dealership needs and local market demand.

· Monitor inventory across client portfolios, including in-transit units, custom allocations, and Courtesy Transportation Program loaner fleets.

· Prepare and deliver clear weekly reporting for dealership general managers and executive leaders.

· Track manufacturer constraints and distribution updates to support allocation accuracy and fulfillment.

Qualifications

Analytical mindset: Strong ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities in complex data sets.

Automotive industry experience: Dealership or OEM experience is strongly preferred.

GM systems knowledge: Experience with General Motors Order Workbench, constraint management, and the consensus process is a strong plus, though training can be provided for the right candidate.

Technical proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including lookup functions, pivot tables, and data formatting, plus comfort with Microsoft 365 and learning proprietary tools.

Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present data and recommendations in a remote environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with automotive inventory management, analytical problem-solving, or complex logistics and ordering systems.