Inventory Manager

Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

As an Inventory Manager, your essential job functions will include the following:

Manage Vendor Performance

• Effectively manage purchasing and replenishment strategies for specified suppliers and Dealer Tire’s network of Distribution Centers.
• Achieve targeted inventory-related metrics such as, turns, in-stock, customer fill rates, and unproductive inventory.
• Prepare and conduct monthly collaborative planning, forecasting, replenishment, and logistics meetings with assigned suppliers.
• Develop purchase forecasts and collaborate with the supply chain to ensure projected demand is supported.
• Monitor and ensure product availability for new SKU and vehicle launches.
• Identify projected supply gaps and implement solutions to protect future availability.
• Escalate critical supply issues as necessary.
• Recommend and execute forward buy opportunities to protect availability and enhance margin.
• Gather vendor and industry intelligence and share mutually beneficial information with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and execute supplier operational strategies.

Manage Key Processes to Support Inventory Strategies

• Determine and execute appropriate safety stock and replenishment strategies.
• Review and adjust sales forecasts.
• Manage the inventory transfer process.
• Manage slow moving and obsolete inventory processes.
• Analyze in-stock position and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop, execute, and track supplier improvement plans.
• Identify areas of opportunity for supplier improvement and develop action plans to drive desired results.
• Leverage data analytics to continuously monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Perform ad hoc project management in support of organizational objectives.

Manage Associates

• Motivate, coach, train, counsel and provide career development for each team member.
• Determine staffing needs, interview potential candidates, and make recommendations on individual hires.
• Communicate expectations and promote strategic vision to team members.
• Monitor performance, conduct annual performance evaluation of each team member and recommend appropriate action such as compensation changes, promotions, counseling and termination.

Other Duties as Assigned

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in inventory management, purchasing/procurement, supply chain, or similar business-related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a purchasing and replenishment management role required.
• Experience purchasing into a multi-DC national distribution network.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in the following areas: MRP, DRP, S&OP processes, forecasting, and production/inventory planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, problem-solving, relationship building, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power BI / similar platforms at an intermediate level, advanced level preferred.

Competencies Required

• Results Orientation
• Agility
• Initiative
• Influence
• Customer Focus
• Provide Direction
• Understand Data
• Recognize Implications
• Decide Promptly
• Manage Resources

Physical Job Requirements

• Continuous viewing and inputting of data.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Travel as necessary, <10%

Drug Policy

• Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.

Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution).

EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

• ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or via phone at 833-483-8232.