Matt Miller Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Responsible for sourcing all inventory through 24 independent regional auctions as well as larger national auction channels throughout 9 states• Maintain excellent working relationships with all auction management and personnel• Manage the process of previewing vehicles prior to auction day in an effort to minimize the purchase of vehicles that will not be profitable in a wholesale environment• Manage all aspects of logistics for all sourced inventory through Central Dispatch as well as a cultivated group of trusted transporters• Oversee all reconditioning costs for sourced inventory to meet customer needs and profit objectives through a trusted group of established vendors• Track sourced inventory through inspection, reconditioning, and arbitration timeframes to ensure quality and maximize profitability• Analyze auction sales history and local area trends to maximize the sourcing of the most profitable inventory

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Demonstrated expertise in appraising, inspecting, and procuring used vehicle inventory valued up to $30 million annually• Originated and implemented effective measures for controlling full ownership of wholesale loss, arbitration units, and purchase metrics, ultimately minimizing company acquisition costs• Led on the ground purchasing strategies for multiple reconditioning locations across the Southeast• Analyzed cost data per geographic market: base cost, reconditioning values and gross margin through value analysis and value evaluation methods• Achieved top performer status due to exceptional purchase volume, cost to book, average reconditioning cost, and reject inventory rate• Cultivated and fostered lasting relationships with auction personnel, commercial sellers, independent wholesalers, and other vehicle dealers• Partnered with DriveTime reconditioning and inspection centers with the goal of eliminating inventory flow issues, such as zone bubbles and misplaced units or incorrect zone classifications • Provided tactical leadership for all aspects of loss mitigation, arbitrations, and vehicle remarketing• Collaborated with the DriveTime title department and auction houses in order to expedite the process of obtaining delinquent titles, resolve non-negotiable titles and move vehicles up to retail• Tracked vehicle deliveries to ensure arrival prior to the close of the stated auction arbitration period through constant communications with the internal DriveTime and external transportation departments