Inventory Manager (Cleveland, OH)
Dealer Tire
Cleveland, OH, USA
USD 110k-130k / year
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!
Base Pay Range:
$110,000-$130,000As an Inventory Manager, your essential job functions will include the following:
Manage Vendor Performance
- Effectively manage purchasing & replenishment strategies inventory for specific suppliers, and warehouses., assembly/port, and/or dealers.
- Achieve targeted inventory related metrics such as, turns, in-stock, customer fill rates and unproductive inventory.
- Prepare and conduct monthly Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment and logistical meetings with assigned suppliers.
- Develop monthly 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. New and future fitment availability.
- Manage assembly/port program execution.
- Manage phase in/phase out execution.
- Identify projected supply gaps and implement solutions to protect future availability.
- Manage supplier reserve strategy.
- Escalate critical supply issues as necessary. supplier back-order issues.
- 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 and ensure execution of set strategy.
Manage Key Processes to Support Inventory Strategies
- Determine and execute appropriate safety stock and replenishment/production 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, and execute and track supplier Inventory plan.
- 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.
- Communicate impact of inventory management execution to stakeholders as necessary.
- Perform ad hoc ad hoc reporting and project management in support of organizational objectives as assigned.
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.
- Recruit and interview potential candidates.
- Communicate expectations/ and promote strategic vision to team members.
- Direct team members daily activities.
- Monitor performance, conduct annual performance evaluation of each team member, and recommend appropriate action such as compensation changes, promotions, counseling and termination.
- Motivate, coach, train, counsel and provide career development for each team member.
Other Duties as Assigned
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Inventory Management, Purchasing, Purchasing/Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or similar business-related field., MBA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a purchasing and replenishment management role required.
- Experience purchasing into a multi-warehouse 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.
- Ability to work as a team player towards mutual goals.
- Demonstrates good strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, problem solving, relationship building negotiation and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power BI / similar platforms Access at intermediate level, advanced 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 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.
This position is targeted to be closed on:
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.
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 1-800-933-2537 x6550.