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.