Carvana
Manager, Parts (Central), Dealership Operations
Tempe, AZ. Posted a month ago
The role
This central analytics and strategy role manages the parts business across 7 sites and supports inspection center parts needs. The person will own inventory management strategy, ordering algorithms, stocking levels, pricing, returns, and network-wide vendor relationships.
What you will do
- Own parts inventory strategy across the network
- Manage ordering processes, reorder points, and stocking levels
- Set and manage parts pricing
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing
- Own the central parts returns process
- Support IC parts needs as part of the Fixed Ops supply chain network
- Analyze parts attach rates, gross margin, and shrinkage
- Provide strategic guidance and best practices to on-site Parts Leads
Required qualifications
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, central inventory management, analytics, or strategy roles
- Exceptional analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills
- Experience managing inventory algorithms and complex datasets
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven capability in managing vendor relationships and commercial negotiations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid driver's license
- A clean driving record with no more than two moving violations or DUI’s in the last three years
- Work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
- Use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials
Nice to have
- automotive or parts industry experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401K with company match
- student loan payments
- discounts on vehicles
- benefits for your pets
- wellness program
- opportunities to expand your skillset
- culture of promotions from within
Before you apply
- Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
About the company
Carvana sells cars and is bringing its values to new car dealerships. They aim to deliver a no-hassle, better car buying experience.