Business Analyst - Automotive (Used & Salvage Vehicles)

Job Role: Business Analyst Automotive (Used & Salvage Vehicles)

Job Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract

Note: Need Experience in Automotive (Used & Salvage Vehicles)

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst with domain expertise in vehicle parts, used vehicle procurement, and totaled vehicle (salvage) acquisition. This role will bridge business operations, data, and technology to optimize sourcing, pricing, inventory, and resale strategies across the automotive lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements:

Gather and document business requirements across used vehicle purchasing, salvage acquisition, and parts resale

Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows

Partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to implement scalable solutions

Domain-Focused Analysis:

Analyze vehicle acquisition channels (auctions, dealers, insurance partners)

Evaluate totaled vehicle valuation models (repairable vs total loss economics)

Support parts harvesting strategies and inventory optimization

Monitor vehicle lifecycle profitability from purchase dismantling parts resale

Data & Insights:

Develop dashboards and reports on:

Vehicle purchase price vs resale value

Parts yield and margin per vehicle

Auction performance and supplier quality

Identify trends in vehicle depreciation, damage types, and parts demand

Perform cost-benefit analysis on repair vs dismantle decisions

Process Optimization:

Improve workflows for:

Salvage vehicle intake and inspection

Parts cataloging and inventory management

Vendor and auction integrations

Recommend automation opportunities in pricing, sourcing, and inventory allocation

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with:

Procurement teams (vehicle sourcing)

Operations (yards, dismantling, logistics)

Finance (margin and ROI analysis)

Technology teams (systems, integrations)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

3 7 years of Business Analyst experience

Direct experience in at least one:

Automotive parts industry (OEM or aftermarket)

Used vehicle purchasing or remarketing

Salvage / totaled vehicle acquisition (insurance, auctions, dismantlers)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Strong understanding of: Vehicle valuation (e.g., auction pricing, residual value)

Salvage categories (total loss, rebuildable, scrap)

Parts grading and resale markets

Experience with auction platforms (e.g., Copart, IAAI) or dealership systems

Familiarity with VIN decoding, vehicle history data, and damage assessment

Technical Skills:

SQL and data analysis tools (Excel, Python, or similar)

BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)

Experience with ERP, inventory management, or auction systems

Knowledge of APIs and data integration concepts is a plus

Key Competencies:

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Ability to work in fast-paced, operations-heavy environments

Attention to detail with a data-driven mindset

Nice to Have:

Experience working with insurance carriers or total loss claims

Exposure to supply chain/logistics optimization

Knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements in salvage vehicle handling

Success Metrics

Improved vehicle acquisition ROI

Increased parts yield and inventory turnover

Reduction in procurement and processing costs

Enhanced data visibility and decision-making accuracy