Senior Analyst, Purchasing

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us!

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time. 

In short, as the Senior Purchasing Analyst you will be responsible for providing consumable data points to department leaders (Inventory, Reconditioning Centers, Post-Sale Operations) and operators to assist in the day to day operations across DriveTime. You will review data trends and work with department leaders on identifying what is causing changes in trends, and collaborating on resolutions.

In long, the Senior Purchasing Analyst is responsible for:

• Work with the purchasing department to understand required forecasting needs to support inventory assortment and margin
• Develop and maintain forecasting models
• Meet with department leaders on monthly/quarterly basis to review forecasts to ensure operations is making necessary adjustments to prepare for the future
• Working with Operators to pin point data and process weaknesses
• Work with department leaders to understand the changes needed, and collaborate on solutions for change
• Ability to model out identified solutions to forecast the impact the change would have on operations
• Daily Reporting & Monitoring
• Development of daily reporting and exception reports
• Regular maintenance of daily reports
• Develop KPI dashboards
• Detail review of data as necessary based on KPIs. Communication of findings to department leaders along with recommendations for correction.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
• Killer analytical and reporting abilities.  You’ll need the capability to analyze data and in return, prepare timely reports on your findings.
• A mind for the details.  Okay we know "detail-oriented" is on about every job description - but we really mean it! 
• Intellectual curiosity.  Why? What? How?  Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base?  If so, this could be the role for you.
• Passionate and goal-oriented.  We are looking for someone that is enthusiastic about their work and is passionate about not only meeting their goals but exceeding them.

The Specifics.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 3+ years of data analysis experience
• Strong knowledge of Excel, SQL, and Tableau

Nice to Haves.

• Experience in data mining, and analysis in production, supply chain, operations a plus

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So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. 
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow!  But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green.  We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!