CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite
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About
CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite is a specialized platform designed for automotive dealerships to streamline the lifecycle of vehicle inventory from appraisal to final sale. As part of the broader Dealership Xperience Platform, it leverages over 50 years of industry expertise combined with modern artificial intelligence to help dealers move cars off the lot more efficiently. The tool centralizes inventory control, allowing users to manage their stock across various Dealer Management Systems (DMS) with real-time visibility, reducing the administrative burden typically associated with manual stock tracking and multi-channel listing updates. In practice, the suite provides a range of AI-driven capabilities to improve decision-making. The appraisal module offers visibility into past, present, and predictive sales data, helping staff price trade-ins accurately based on actual market trends. For merchandising, the software uses AI to generate vehicle descriptions and perform pro-grade photo edits, such as background removal, enabling listings to go live in minutes. A unique feature called "Talk to My Inventory" allows users to query their data using natural language to get instant insights on pricing trends and stock performance, bypassing traditional manual reporting processes. This suite is primarily intended for franchised and independent auto dealerships, specifically targeting roles such as General Managers, Inventory Managers, and Sales Leads. It is particularly effective for multi-channel dealerships that struggle with inconsistent listings or low confidence in used car pricing. By integrating with other CDK modules like the Foundations or Modern Retail suites, it provides a cohesive ecosystem for businesses looking to connect their sales, service, and marketing workflows under a single data-driven umbrella to reduce operational friction. What distinguishes the CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite is its deep integration into the automotive retail infrastructure and its massive dataset, managing over $540 billion in auto commerce annually. Unlike standalone inventory tools, it connects directly to the CDK Dealership Xperience, ensuring that data flows seamlessly between the back office and the showroom floor without double entry. Its ability to reduce inventory turn time—by up to 10 days according to user testimonials—is supported by a proprietary AI that translates complex market analytics into actionable lot-management strategies.
Pros & Cons
Reduces inventory turn time by an average of 5 to 10 days according to user feedback.
Provides unmatched visibility into predictive sale price data for sharper appraisals.
Automates time-consuming merchandising tasks like background removal and description writing.
Offers natural language processing through AI for instant performance insights.
Integrates seamlessly with the broader CDK Dealership Xperience Platform for unified workflows.
Pricing information is not publicly listed and requires a custom demo request.
Full workflow benefits may depend on being part of the wider CDK ecosystem.
Use Cases
Inventory Managers can use the "Talk to My Inventory" feature to identify stalling stock and adjust pricing based on real-time market data.
Marketing Teams can automate vehicle merchandising by using AI to remove backgrounds from lot shots and generate compelling descriptions in minutes.
General Managers can utilize predictive pricing tools to protect margins while ensuring competitive valuations on trade-ins.
Dealership Groups can centralize multi-location inventory control to reduce data entry errors and speed up the appraisal-to-sale cycle.
Platform
Features
• automated background removal
• centralized inventory dashboard
• new vehicle incentive management
• multi-channel listing control
• real-time dms integration
• predictive sale price data
• ai-generated vehicle descriptions
• talk to my inventory ai insights
FAQs
How does the AI help with vehicle merchandising?
The AI automates the creation of high-impact listings by generating vehicle descriptions and performing professional background removal on car photos. This allows dealerships to list vehicles in minutes while maintaining a consistent visual brand across multi-channel platforms.
Can I manage inventory across multiple DMS platforms?
Yes, the Vehicle Inventory Suite provides single-source control with real-time visibility across any Dealer Management System (DMS). This eliminates the need for double work and reduces errors by centralizing workflows in one platform.
What is the "Talk to My Inventory" feature?
This is an AI-powered insights tool that allows users to ask natural language questions about their stock and performance. It delivers instant data on pricing, inventory trends, and sales performance directly from the connected view.
How does the suite improve appraisal accuracy?
The software provides comprehensive visibility into past, present, and predictive sale price data. This helps staff appraise trade-ins with higher confidence and outmaneuver competitors based on real sales data.
Pricing Plans
Custom
Unknown Price• AI-generated descriptions
• Automated background removal
• Talk to My Inventory AI insights
• Predictive appraisal data
• Precision pricing tools
• Multi-channel listing
• DMS integration
• Real-time visibility
Job Opportunities
Sr. Product Manager, Enterprise Data Warehouse and Governance
Optimize automotive stock management with AI-powered appraisal, precision pricing, and automated merchandising tools designed to increase turn rates for dealerships.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's/Master's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent industry experience
Experience Requirements:
8+ years of product management experience in Enterprise SaaS
5+ years of experience with data governance and scaling data platforms and products
Experience working in a product-led environment, agile development methodologies, and globally distributed teams
Other Requirements:
Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and API integration
Familiarity with governance tools like Collibra, Informatica, or Alation
Hands-on experience with data platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery
Financial acumen to develop business cases and monetization opportunities
Excellent written and verbal communication with story-telling savviness
Responsibilities:
Define the product strategy and build product roadmaps for enterprise data warehouse and governance platforms
Deliver and prioritize well-defined epic/feature requirements to Engineering and UX
Drive execution and delivery, and go-to-market of product roadmap through collaboration
Build new features and functionality to provide seamless and flexible integrations
Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to delivery
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Senior Database Engineer
Optimize automotive stock management with AI-powered appraisal, precision pricing, and automated merchandising tools designed to increase turn rates for dealerships.
Experience Requirements:
6+ years of experience in data engineering, database administration, or infrastructure roles
Other Requirements:
Deep understanding of data architecture, performance tuning, and high-availability systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor and inspire
Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision and takes full ownership of responsibilities
Knowledge of AWS (RDS, Redshift, Glue) and Azure (SQL VMs, Synapse, Data Factory)
Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python, or Bash
Responsibilities:
Architect, monitor and manage data platforms in AWS, Azure and Private Clouds
Design and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Airflow, Kafka, Debezium, Qlik
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other scripting languages
Implement CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure and code deployments
Collaborate with application teams to modernize legacy systems and integrate new platforms
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New Business Sales Exec - Automotive Software/SaaS
Optimize automotive stock management with AI-powered appraisal, precision pricing, and automated merchandising tools designed to increase turn rates for dealerships.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Education Requirements:
College degree preferred
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 5-7 years in an outside new business development sales role
Minimum of 5-7 years working for an automotive dealership as a Sales Director, GM or GSM
Other Requirements:
75% travel in the field
Experience using consultative solution selling
Experience growing market share through conquest sales
Ability to negotiate and close major sales opportunities with executive level clients
Experience using a CRM preferred
Responsibilities:
Aggressively acquire new business strengthening and influencing key automotive dealer relationships
Create activity by cold calling into competitive accounts daily
Identify and define growth opportunities in the market for the business
Develop an overall sales plan and forecast sales results
Set clear, measurable performance goals to achieve assigned sales quota
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