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 a Senior Inventory Analyst, your essential job functions will include the following:

Manage Key Processes to Support Inventory Strategies

•  Effectively manage inventory for specific suppliers, warehouses and/or dealers. 
• Achieve targeted inventory related metrics such as, turns, in-stock, unproductive inventory, etc.
• Support strategies for order quantities, safety stock, lead time and managed order schedules.
• Review and adjust sales forecasts as necessary.
• Review exception reports and take corrective action as necessary.
• Support execution of strategic and special buys.
• Support the execution of slow moving and obsolete strategies.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and project management as assigned.

Perform Purchasing Activities

• Review and release daily orders according to the order schedule.
• Confirm delivery appointment, advanced shipping notice receipt and delivery arrival.
• Assist in preparations for supply chain collaboration meetings.
• Coordinate and process inventory returns.
• Develop and communicate holiday schedules with the suppliers, warehouses and/or dealers.
• Review and place special orders.
• Determine and process inventory transfers.
• Identify projected demand and supply gaps; implement solutions to protect future availability.
• Determine and execute out of bounds shipment opportunities.
• Review and address delivery, shipment and carrier issues.
• Collaborate on operational strategy and ensure execution of set strategy.
• Perform informational and master data housekeeping tasks as necessary.
• Communicate impact of inventory management execution to stakeholders as necessary.

Other Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Inventory Management, Purchasing, Operations, Business or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience as a planner or other related role.
• ERP systems experience preferred.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in the following areas: MRP, DRP, S&OP Processes, Forecasting, Production/Inventory Planning and Scheduling, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
• Experience in a multi-warehouse national distribution network.
• Ability to work as a team player towards mutual goals.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal, verbal and written communication, problem solving and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel at the intermediate level.  Advanced level preferred.

Competencies Required

• Results Orientation
• Agility
• Initiative
• Influence
• Customer Focus

Physical Job Requirements

• Continuous viewing from and inputting data 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.