Inventory Coordinator

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on April 6, 2026, subject to change based on business need.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

As the Inventory Coordinator you will be the go-to person for merchandise in DEKRA Safety & Automotive Emissions stations in North America. As the Inventory Coordinator you will be the POS expert. All our emission stations are currently using one of the leading cloud-based POS Systems. You will be responsible for placing orders, inventory tracking, maintaining and adding item data within the POS system, as well as reporting. You will analyze sales and market trends, as well as provide product life cycles and line extension recommendations. You will work closely with the Marketing & Merchandising Manager in the performance of these duties, as well as the execution of product introduction and phase out, product data maintenance, product flow, and inventory control goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with IT and PTI team to accurately load new items into POS system
• Coordinate and support new product training
• Manage new merchandise vendor set up
• Maintain current inventory data in POS system
• Act as liaison between the vendors, station managers / inspectors, and focus on the timely delivery of products, as well as resolving any product issues.
• Research, acquire, and update information on products at the back end of the POS
• Analyze item sales trends and provide recommendations for line extensions and phase outs
• Analyze product assortments and recommend expansion and phase outs on a per-station basis
• Manage inventory audit of all stations merchandise
• Perform inventory spot checks throughout the year
• Create and submit purchase orders for product replenishment for all stations
• Contribute and support department initiatives
• Assist in the communication of all pertinent product information to internal & external partners.
• Complete daily merchandise sales reports, as well as monthly cost of goods report
• Perform sales trend analysis and provide recommendations
• Assist in all operational and administrative functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of inventory and/or merchandising support experience required
• Automotive Industry experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be an effective problem solver
• Must be organized & detailed oriented
• Must always display professional & ethical conduct
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel & PowerPoint
• Any experience with SAP and/or Accounting is a plus
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to work in a general office environment
• Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone
• Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed

Travel Considerations:

• No travel is required for this position.

What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

The base pay for this position is $50,000 annually to $70,000 annually. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)

Financial Benefits:

• Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
• Working Advantage – DEKRA’s official corporate discount program

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Internal training and development resources to grow your career
• LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
• Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation

This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.

Additional Position Details:

• Reports to: Merchandising and Marketing Manager
• Work Model: On-site
• Work Location: DEKRA HQ, Atlanta, GA
• Supervises Others: No

• Status : Full-time; Regular
• FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected], or call +1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis .

DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.