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Automotive Inventory Assistant

Tustin KIA


Job Location:

Tustin, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 22
Posted: 29 September 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tustin Kia is looking to hire a full-time Inventory Assistant.

Position: Inventory Assistant
Pay: $18$22 per hour depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist with maintaining accurate new and used vehicle inventory.
  • Manage and monitor inventory located at our offsite lots.
  • Regularly verify vehicle locations and make sure inventory records match the physical location of each vehicle.
  • Coordinate movement of vehicles between the dealership and our offsite storage lots.
  • Assist with dealer trades including preparing vehicles coordinating pickups and deliveries and verifying all vehicle information.
  • Verify VINs stock numbers mileage keys and vehicle condition before and after dealer trades.
  • Assist with receiving incoming vehicles and making sure they are properly stocked into our systems.
  • Monitor vehicles going through PDI detail and frontline preparation.
  • Help ensure vehicles are properly parked organized and easy to locate at both the dealership and offsite lots.
  • Maintain accurate key inventory and vehicle location records.
  • Conduct regular inventory audits and immediately report any discrepancies.
  • Coordinate with Sales Managers Service Detail Lot Porters and other departments regarding vehicle status and location.
  • Make sure sold dealer-traded transferred or relocated vehicles are updated promptly in the inventory system.
  • Assist with window stickers stock tags dealer plates and other inventory-related documentation.
  • Help ensure vehicles needed for appointments or deliveries are brought from offsite lots to the dealership on time.
  • Perform other inventory and dealership-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Previous automotive dealership inventory or dealer trade experience is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn dealership systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple vehicles and locations efficiently.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Valid California drivers license and acceptable driving record.
  • Dependable organized and comfortable driving vehicles between dealership and offsite locations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment.

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The parts Inventory Assistant Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $18.00 and $22.00. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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Finance Manager – BRAND NEW TUSTIN KIA Patterson Automotive Group | 16-Time Top Workplace Brand New TUSTIN KIA, part of the award-winning Patterson Automotive...

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