Inventory Analyst

We are a Winnipeg-based family-owned organization that believes in building relationships, integrity, and teamwork. We take pride in being one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Aon Hewitt's Best Employers Platinum level while providing exceptional service to clients.

We have a great opportunity for an Inventory Analyst to join our team at Crown Auto Group. The Inventory Analyst works alongside our stores to sell more cars by using data to anticipate inventory requirements, assessing market conditions and developing pricing and stocking plans to ensure inventory turns.

We offer a competitive salary and encouraging team environment, as well as a competitive benefits package. We offer training, mentorship, and the ability to learn additional job roles to assist our employees in achieving their career goals.

After the initial 90 days success will mean having good understanding of the manufacturer's ordering process and portal and how to effectively manage inventory and pricing to maximize inventory turns and gross profit.

Additional Crown Auto Group Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including extended health, dental, vision and massage therapy reimbursement
• Discounted fitness membership
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Career advancement- most of promotions are from within the company
• Access to Perkopolis. (Canadas leading corporate concierge discount service)

Responsibilities:

• Mine data and utilize analytics to develop pricing and inventory strategies across several brands to “beat the market” by stocking better inventory than the competition at the right price to turn inventory

• Proactively prepare in advance for inventory allocation, using data analysis to determine what to order, optimizing the store's inventory mix while aligning the inventory with market demand.
• Place store's new car inventory orders while working in conjunction with general manager

• Be the expert on OEM inventory allocation process and market trends

• Use analytical skills and turn-rate to determine the sweet-spot for pricing new vehicles. Price inventory weekly and review daily and proactively look for ways to sell units quickly while achieving a set gross profit goal
• Support the general manager by providing guidance and weekly reporting to help achieve targets for sales, turn rate target, days supply target and gross profit objectives

• Maintain and keep track of inventory pipeline, incoming deliveries, and inventory on ground
• Identify pre-owned vehicles that should be on our “buy list” to maximize inventory turns and gross profit based on analytics
• Other duties assigned

Requirements:

• 1-year related experience in a new car dealership sales environment is preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a belief that the answer lies in data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Coachable with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a team and effectively influence using data
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and be a self-starter
• Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, macros and model building

• Experience using AI tools, including large language models (LLMs) and leveraging AI agents to improve reporting, forecasting, pricing, inventory decisions, and workflow efficiency is preferred

• Demonstrates CROWN Auto Group's CARMA Values: Collaborate, Accountable, Relationship-focused, Motivated, Attitude

CROWN AUTO GROUP is an equal opportunity employer! We are looking for people from various ethnicities, backgrounds, and experiences to join our workplace. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process, and we'll respond in a timely manner to any requests for accommodations.