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

Manage Key Processes to Support Inventory Strategies

• Effectively execute purchasing & replenishment strategies for specific suppliers.
• Achieve target inventory metrics, e.g., turns, in-stock, customer fill rates, and unproductive inventory.
• Support strategies to achieve identified order quantities, safety stocks, lead times, and managed order schedules, includes strategic and special buys.
• Prepare assigned parts of the monthly Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment and logistical meetings with assigned suppliers.
• Review Sku/DC sales forecasts as necessary.
• Review reports, interpret data, and take necessary actions.
• Monitor and ensure product availability for new SKU and vehicle launches.
• Collaborate with assigned distribution centers on managed delivery schedules and manage to inventory capacity limits.
• Escalate operational challenges when appropriate.
• Support the execution and disposition of unproductive inventory.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and project management as assigned.

Perform Purchasing Activities

• Review and release daily orders provided from the replenishment system.
• Confirm delivery appointment, advanced shipping notice receipt, and delivery arrival.
• Coordinate and process inventory returns.
• Develop and communicate holiday schedules with the suppliers, warehouses, and/or dealers.
• Determine and process inventory transfers.
• Determine and execute out of bounds shipment opportunities.
• Review and address delivery, shipment, and carrier issues.
• Identify areas of opportunity for supplier improvement and develop action plan to drive desired results.
• Leverage data analytics to continuously monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Perform housekeeping tasks as necessary.

Other Duties as Assigned

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Inventory Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or similar business-related field, plus 1-2 years of experience as a planner or other related role.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience preferred.
• Understanding and experience in the following areas: MRP, DRP, S & OP Processes, Forecasting, Production/Inventory Planning and Scheduling.
• Experience in a multi-warehouse national distribution network.
• Ability to work as a team player towards mutual goals.
• 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 intermediate level; advanced preferred.

Physical Job Requirements

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

Competencies Required

• Results Oriented
• Agility
• Initiative
• Influence
• Customer Focus
• Data Interpretation
• Eager Learner
• Gather Information from multiple sources

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). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

Base Pay Range:

This position is targeted to be closed on:

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.