Inventory Lead

Priority Tire; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Low-cost health insurance

Paid time off

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Casual work environment

Job summary

Priority Tire in Charlotte, NC is seeking a full-time Inventory Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations and lead a team of inventory control associates. You will manage stock levels around 150,000–200,000 tires and coach staff to ensure accuracy through blind and cycle counts, with detailed reporting.

The role requires leadership, strong organizational skills, experience in warehouse or e-commerce, and proficiency with inventory software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and a team of inventory control staff.
• Manage stock levels of roughly 150,000–200,000 tires and ensure accuracy through counts and reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (sales, purchasing, warehouse) to support smooth operations.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Staff coaching

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

WMS proficiency

Microsoft Excel

RMA process

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor's in logistics

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

WMS

Job description

Join Priority Tire as a full-time Inventory Lead to become a major part of a growing company's success! We're hiring an organized and adaptable leader to join us in Charlotte, NC and help us keep growing within the tire distribution space. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills while cross-training in shipping, receiving, and inventory activities. We're offering our Inventory Lead:

• Competitive, biweekly pay (based on experience)
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick pay
• Holiday pay
• Employee discounts
• Casual, fast-paced work environment

Keep reading to see if you're the right fit!

WHAT DRIVES US

With over 20 years of specialized expertise in the US replacement tire market, Priority Tire is a leader in e-commerce and wholesale tire distribution. We provide customers with high-quality radial tires that meet their performance needs without breaking their budget. We're known for excellence, and in 2024, we placed fourth on Newsweek's list of America's Best Online Shops for 2025 as well as named on their 2024 America's Best Online Shops list, demonstrating our commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Joining us means becoming part of a driven team that values quality, teamwork, and growth.

INVENTORY LEAD REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as an inventory lead, supervisor, or a similar position in a warehouse/distribution environment (preferably in e-commerce)
• Experience with inventory software, warehouse management systems, and Microsoft applications (including Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong understanding of inventory control best practices (i.e., blind counts, stock count dynamics, and discrepancy analysis)
• Excellent leadership, team management, and staff motivation skills
• Analytical mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Time management and organizational skills for prioritizing tasks and managing multiple simultaneous projects
• Working knowledge of the warehouse RMA and drop ship returns process
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High school degree or equivalent
• A bonus - Associate/bachelor's degree in a field such as logistics or supply chain management

DAY-TO-DAY

Shifts can vary, but the standard schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (or until work is completed).

The Inventory Lead manages a stock of around 150,000 - 200,000 tires and leads the daily warehouse operations to keep workdays smooth and seamless. You'll oversee a team of inventory control associates, directing their daily activities and coaching them to support their growth and development. Maintaining operational excellence, you'll manage our inventory control processes to ensure accuracy throughout all aspects, including blind counts, cycle counts, physical inventories, and related documentation. You'll also investigate record discrepancies, perform root-cause analyses, and execute effective solutions to prevent future issues and improve efficiency. Your efforts will be key in optimizing workflows, reducing carrying costs, and minimizing stockouts.

This is a fast-paced environment, and it's important that you'll be able to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks based on urgency. Attentively, you'll oversee the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) and drop ship returns process to make sure returns are processed accurately and within a timely manner. You'll use warehouse management systems and other software to track and report on metrics as well as coordinate with various teams (sales, purchasing, warehouse operations, etc.) to support smooth operations. Our Inventory Lead also communicates with stakeholders and internal customers (through email) to assist with inventory adjustments and finalize returns. Above all, you will maintain a safe, clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

Grow your career with us by completing our short initial application!

Qualification

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.