ATLANTA –

Manheim has created a new position that will have responsibility for auction operations, digital services, vehicle solutions and product management.

Named to this the newly created post of senior vice president of inventory services is Grace Huang, who had been vice president of enterprise product planning for Manheim parent Cox Automotive.

Huang reports to Manheim North America president Janet Barnard in the new role. Her areas of focus will be on product management and Manheim’s operational, revenue-generating organizations.

“In this ever-changing industry, it’s important to continuously evaluate our business practices to ensure we are aligned to address customer needs and marketplace opportunities,” Barnard said in Tuesday's announcement. “Ultimately, this new area of our business is about how we help customers manage their inventory and provide data and insights that enhance their future success.”  

In addition to leading the areas mentioned above, Huang will be called to look for new solutions that could one day be crucial for Manheim customers.

She primarily will work to make sure that dealers are able to work “effectively and efficiently” throughout the wholesale process and take advantage of the group’s solutions.

Huang has been with Cox Enterprise since 2007, when she came aboard as director of business development for Cox AutoTrader before moving on to other leadership roles for Cox Media Group and Cox Enterprises.