Dealer Inventory Management Analyst

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Dealer Inventory Management Analyst

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Dealer Inventory Management Analyst. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Dealer Advisor and Systems Analyst to join our ARO Parts & Service team. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of business operations and information technology, supporting dealers who utilize our Retail Inventory Management (RIM) applications. The successful candidate will combine strong communication and analytical skills with a solid technical foundation to ensure smooth operation of dealer parts replenishment and integration processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for dealership personnel regarding our Retail Inventory Management (RIM) applications.
• Support dealers in understanding and optimizing automated parts replenishment processes based on sales demand and inventory parameters.
• Monitor and troubleshoot daily data transmissions from dealership DMS (Dealer Management Systems) to corporate systems.
• Review, interpret, and validate inbound and outbound data files, including sales, inventory, and order data.
• Utilize SQL queries to investigate data issues and verify system accuracy.
• Work within Unix environments to access, review, and troubleshoot dealer data files as needed.
• Use MQ file transmission tools to ensure successful data flow between dealer systems and corporate servers.
• Collaborate with IT, field personnel, and third-party DMS providers to resolve system or communication issues.
• Identify trends or recurring issues and recommend process or system improvements.
• Provide user education and guidance on system functionality and data best practices.

Basics:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in dealership operations, automotive parts management, or related corporate support role.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and troubleshooting data.
• Experience navigating and reviewing files within a Unix environment.
• Working knowledge of MQ or similar message/file transmission systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and troubleshoot data files and transmission logs in a complex systems environment.
• Proven ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively.
• Strong fundamentals with databases, SQL, data mining, and basic programming background.
• Ability to communicate clearly between Business teams, Technical teams, and Dealers (role is a mix of IT, business, and customer facing).
• Understanding of Parts management. Includes parts inventory, sales, and stocking policy experience (automotive preferred).
• Hybrid position. Expected to be at least 3 days at the office.
• No driving of a vehicle required.
• Some travelling might be required.

Preferred:

• Experience with dealership management systems (Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, Dealertrack, etc.).
• Familiarity with automotive parts replenishment or inventory control systems (RIM, D2DLink, etc.).
• Background in IT systems support, data integration, or business systems analysis.
• Understanding of EDI, flat file processing, or API data exchange.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business "First"
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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