Dilawri Overview

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If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people are supported and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.

With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities. Through the Dilawri Foundation, we are also committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

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Position Overview

Dilawri Group of Companies is seeking an Inventory Manager/Analyst to support inventory strategy and performance across multiple dealerships. Reporting to the Director of Operation this role is responsible for driving data-informed inventory decisions, optimizing supply, and supporting dealership leadership with strategic ordering and configuration planning.

The position plays a key role in improving inventory turn, reducing aging, and aligning inventory with market demand through analytics, forecasting, and cross-store collaboration.

The expected pay for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory mix and ordering recommendations based on sales trends and market demand.
• Oversee allocation management to ensure optimal distribution of inventory across stores.
• Identify and coordinate dealer trades and shared inventory opportunities to improve availability and reduce aging units.
• Perform market day supply analysis to support inventory balancing and turn performance.
• Track and report on RDR and VMP performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Monitor CPO performance and aging inventory, recommending pricing or disposition strategies.
• Lead van and specialty inventory strategy to align with business needs and demand.
• Develop forecasting models and inventory reporting to support decision-making at the store and regional level.
• Partner with dealership leadership to support build configurations and factory ordering decisions.
• Continuously improve inventory processes and reporting accuracy across all locations.

Qualifications Required

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory management, automotive operations, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, reporting, and data interpretation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with DMS or inventory systems.
• Solid understanding of automotive inventory lifecycle and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to support multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license (if required).
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

About Dilawri

In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:

Discounted employee vehicle purchase program
Job-specific coaching & training programs
Comprehensive health & dental plans
Employee wellness & assistance programs
Employee social events

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