Inventory Lead Associate

7241 - Knoxville - 11225 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37934

CarMax, the way your career should be!
An opportunity in the auto industry you can count on

If you want to build a career in the auto industry, start with a company that's leading the way. As an Inventory Associate, you will learn our business from the ground up, with a focus on giving our customers an exceptional experience. We're proud to offer our customers vehicles they can rely on. It's made us the nation's largest retailer of used cars and a place where you can build a rewarding future.

General Summary:
Performs all duties of an Inventory Associate and provides customer service. Facilitates the direction of work and disseminates tasks from the Reconditioning Production Manager to other Inventory Associates in the areas of: zone maintenance, prep for delivery, vehicle receiving, inventory scanning and reconciliation, final quality of saleable inventory, cosmetic inspections, vehicle movement (both on and off lot), and security. Reports behaviors, attendance, performance and tardiness of other Inventory Associates to the Reconditioning Production Manager.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures daily maintenance and security of the display areas and work-in-process zones.
• Coordinates the efforts of groups of Inventory Associates assigned to perform daily functions as assigned by a manager.
• Ensures that administrative records required for the documentation of work performed are correctly completed.
• Prepares vehicles for delivery to customers.
• Checks in and receives vehicles that are shipped to CarMax.
• Completes the daily scanning and reconciliation of the vehicle inventory.
• Ensures that all vehicles meet CarMax Final Quality Standards.
• Performs Cosmetic Inspections.
• Drives vehicles to and from various locations as requested by the supervisor.
• Provides outstanding customer service at all times

Job Specifications:

• Work requires ability to:
• Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records.
• Successfully work with and through associates of other departments within the store.
• Perform multiple duties in a high-energy, fast-paced working environment.
• Lift objects that weigh as much as 50 lbs.
• Speak and listen effectively in dealing with customers/associates, both in person and over the phone.
• Complete CarMax provided training in all functional areas of the Inventory process, allowing for cross-training and full coverage of the Inventory department.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of both office and outdoor environment; May include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions.
• May require walking or standing for an extended time.
• Flexible work hours with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Wears CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) at all times while working in the store.

Disclaimer and Approvals:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This information is current at the time of publication. Responsibilities may include other duties as assigned and may be amended at the discretion of CarMax with or without notice.
This document has been reviewed and approved by management and Human Resources and can not be modified without written consent by a member of management authorized to modify any such responsibilities.
CarMax is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice and subscribes to federal and state laws which forbid discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or disability. Employment at CarMax is at-will, and therefore, can be terminated, with or without cause, at any time, at the option of the associate or CarMax. This at-will employment relationship will remain in effect throughout an associate's employment with CarMax unless it is modified by a specific, express written employment contract that is signed by an officer of CarMax and the associate. This at-will employment relationship may not be modified by any oral or implied agreement. Specifically, this job description is not a contract of employment and does not create any contractual rights of any kind between the Company and its Associates.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.