David Powell
Kingwood,Texas
Summary
Professional manager prepared to excel in this role. Demonstrates strong ability to streamline operations, optimize inventory levels, and enhance supply chain efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to drive results. Proficient in inventory control systems, demand forecasting, and vendor management with focus on reliability and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Manager
Mike Calvert Toyota
05.2024 - Current
- Inventory Control: Manage the dealership’s vehicle inventory, including ordering new cars, receiving, and stock both new and pre-owned vehicles. Ensure accurate record keeping of all inventory transactions.
- Optimization: Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize holding costs, and maximize vehicle turnover. Analyze market trends, sales data, and customer preference to make informed decision about inventory selection and allocation.
- Procurement: Coordinate with manufacturers and other dealerships to procure vehicles based on sales turn rate, forecast and demand. Arrange any necessary transportation for pre-owned wholesale or purchase units.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections of incoming vehicles to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. Coordinate with the Service Department to address any issues or defects promptly.
- Sales Support: Collaborate with GSM, Sales Directors, and GM to ensure the availability of desired vehicles customers.
- Inventory Analysis: Analyze inventory data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Make recommendations for inventory adjustments, recondition through Service, Detail, Picture companies.
Senior Commercial Manager
Manheim Auto Auction Houston Market
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Manage client relationships, identify areas of opportunity and work with internal and external contacts to maximize efficiency.
- Analyze data and create reports to identify areas of business growth.
- Lead a team of 17 employees consisting of account administrators and vehicle condition coordinators, and their respective supervisors.
- Monitor overall inventory headcounts, proper signage and staging of each of our accounts to ensure needs are being met and confirm adherence to contract SOP's.
- Closely oversee sale day operations, directly intervening where necessary so that every vehicle crosses the auction block.
- Coordinate efforts between sellers and buyers, enforcing strong ethics in all policies and transactions.
Quality Control Manager
Vroom
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
- Documented inspection results by completing logs.
- Oversaw a department of eleven individuals by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel.
- Evaluated workflow for overall functionality, identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to facilitate better outcomes.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth
Reconditioning Manager Car Sales Division
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.2012 - 08.2021
- Inspected incoming vehicles, assessed condition and documented any current damage prior to starting the recon process.
- Tracked estimates, managed costs and ensured all repairs met quality standards.
- Reviewed and submitted all invoices for billing
- Developed and maintained relationships with neighboring departments and vendors through daily interactions and cooperation.
- Managed expectations and ETAs for all vehicles in the process.
- Coordinated logistics efforts whether internal or otherwise to meet delivery deadlines.
- Assisted sales team with any pre- or post-sale inspections and repairs.
- Hired, trained and developed a team of drivers and coordinators
Education
High School Diploma -
Splendora High School
Splendora05-2000
Skills
- Team leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Initiative and Self-motivation
- Personnel management
- Team development
- Vendor relationship management
- Process implementation
- Cost reduction
- Process improvement
- Supply chain performance management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Inventory Manager
Mike Calvert Toyota
05.2024 - Current
Senior Commercial Manager
Manheim Auto Auction Houston Market
09.2022 - 10.2023
Quality Control Manager
Vroom
08.2021 - 07.2022
Reconditioning Manager Car Sales Division
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.2012 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Splendora High School
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