Supply Chain

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 Associate Data Scientist—Supply Chain, your essential job functions will include the following:

Apply Data Science Skillset to Support Supply Chain Department Performance

• Support, develop, and implement Supply Chain initiatives designed to optimize the supply chain department performance with a high level of commitment to meet customer needs and adapt to evolving business demands 
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand nuances or anticipated events that may impact analysis outcomes and ensure efforts are in alignment with the goals of the organization
• Utilize data science methods to derive insight and make recommendations for effective supply networks

Manage Large Datasets

• Dive deep into data—use programming tools to cleanse large structured and unstructured data sets
• Apply transformation techniques to move data from its raw form to usable data tables
• Interact with data stored in various systems from relational databases to file systems
• When necessary, apply machine learning or other applicable techniques to enhance usefulness of large data sets
• Collect and curate data needed for research, especially data that is external to the organization

Advanced Modeling and Analysis

• Iteratively, efficiently and effectively execute assigned projects
• Develop mathematic models that optimize cost/service parameters and drive profitability optimization
• Apply statistical and algorithmic methods such as supervised machine-learning, unsupervised machine-learning, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, forecasting, natural language processing, clustering, classification, survival analysis, simulations and optimizations
• Ensure deep level of knowledge for assigned data analytics products and process, so that internal partners see you as the “go-to” expert in your assigned areas of responsibility

Manage Data Science Products

• Foster collaboration and open dialogue with key stakeholders to ensure all parties perceive the need for improvement and have clear expectations for project outcomes
• Produce regular reporting and analysis—ensure reporting is timely and accurate
• Support the design and maintenance of data science tools and reporting related to data science product performance

Other Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field strongly preferred
• 1-2 years of analytics experience -OR- an advanced degree
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations
• Ability to present complex technical material to management or executive audiences
• Works with a sense of urgency and can work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines in rapidly changing business environment
• Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to learn about/get exposure to many aspects of the business
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, VBA)
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages for statistics and automation (90% Python, 10% R)
• Proficient in data-access languages (SQL, PostgreSQL, T-SQL, SOQL)
• Proficient with version control approaches for product development (Unit testing, Git, documentation, logging, etc.)
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with statistical modeling, supervised/unsupervised machine-learning frameworks (SciPy, Caret, sklearn) is a plus
• Familiarity with AWS Amazon Web Services (Codecommit, S3, Lambda, EventBridge, SystemsManager, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with Oracle OBIEE or Alteryx platforms for automating reporting is a plus

Competencies Required

• Critical Thinking
• Agility
• Initiative
• Communication
• Relationship Building

Physical Job Requirements

• Continuous viewing from and inputting to a computer screen
• 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. We offer a competitive salary + bonus, and a comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching (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 ADAAAccommodation@dealertire.com or via phone at 833-483-8232.