Description
Fremont, CA | Lexus | Luxury brand | Inventory Manager | Automotive operations | Bay Area | Veterans encouraged to apply | $25 - $31/hr
IS THIS YOU?
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
WHO WE ARE
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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
WHAT WE OFFER
$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
WHY LEXUS OF FREMONT
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.ย