Regional Distribution Center - Inventory Control Manager

American Tire Distributors Inc.; Blakeslee (PA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to oversee inventory integrity across the distribution network. Under the General Manager, you will lead Inventory Coordinators and Dispatchers, drive cycle counts, and ensure locator accuracy in Oracle.

You will coordinate with management to enforce inventory procedures, resolve discrepancies, and support corporate turnover goals while championing safety and process improvements in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years of related experience including management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in vendor inventory recall or product withdrawal as directed by management.
• Collaborate with local management to ensure warehouse associates comply with inventory procedures and uphold safe working conditions, monitoring equipment usage.
• Coordinate with international logistics teams to resolve pending shipping discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure the distribution center’s RTS (Return to Stock) and adjustment processes comply with company policies, tracking inventory flow to meet corporate turnover goals.
• Lead and manage Inventory Coordinators and Dispatchers, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and development to support operational excellence.
• Maintain integrity of the locator system for physical and systematic product placement within the distribution center, reconciling pick exceptions as needed.

Skills

Inventory Management

Work Scheduling

Health and Safety

Storage

Traffic and Vehicle Planning

Verbal Communication

Policy & Procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD’s coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.

Position Description

$81,000/YR - $98,000/YR Under general supervision of the General Manager, the Inventory Control Manager oversees the integrity of the inventory through mandated corporate programs and execution of full physical inventory. Provides leadership and manages the day-to-day activities of Inventory Coordinator(s). Ensures completion of scheduled cycle counts and maintains the integrity of the locator system with regards to bin maintenance per Company guidelines. Reconciles all pick exceptions and schedule of inventory cycle counts as needed as well as research all ISO Discrepancies reported from serviced Distribution Centers. Champions, prepares, and executes the mixing center's annual physical inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in vendor inventory recall or product withdrawal as directed by management.
• Collaborate with local management to ensure warehouse associates comply with inventory procedures and uphold safe working conditions, monitoring equipment usage.
• Coordinate with international logistics teams to resolve pending shipping discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure the distribution center’s RTS (Return to Stock) and adjustment processes comply with company policies, tracking inventory flow to meet corporate turnover goals.
• Lead and manage Inventory Coordinators and Dispatchers, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and development to support operational excellence.
• Maintain integrity of the locator system for physical and systematic product placement within the distribution center, reconciling pick exceptions as needed.
• Monitor daily emails for Advanced Shipment Notifications (ASN’s) to facilitate timely submission to relevant parties, including U.S. customs.
• Oversee dispatcher responsibilities to resolve outbound discrepancies promptly, meeting distribution center and Hub & Spoke schedules.
• Plan and execute the distribution center’s annual physical inventory process effectively.
• Research and resolve ISO discrepancies reported by distribution centers, assisting corporate accounts payable with invoice discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Review pending cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory entries in the ORACLE system according to corporate guidelines.

Competencies

• Collaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.
• Storage - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum deployment and utilization of vehicles and moveable plant including proficiency in required software package/s and databases.
• Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.
• Work Scheduling - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets including proficient use of aligned software / systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years of related experience including management experience preferred

Skills

• Policy & Procedures
• Storage
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning
• Verbal Communication
• Health and Safety
• Inventory Management
• Work Scheduling

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands Category: Office

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel required: As required by the position.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Build a challenging and rewarding career with us! American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

ATD exists because of, and for, each of us. The event calendar has been full. At American Tire Distributors (ATD) our associates are valued and work in a fun while productive hybrid atmosphere. We celebrate and come together throughout the year to celebrate many occasions. Your wellbeing is among ATD’s highest priorities, and that is reflected in the benefits we offer to empower our associates and enrich their lives. We regularly sponsor events and initiatives, held at our Huntersville Field Support Center along with in our 120 Distribution Centers, Mixing Centers and Regional Distribution Center locations, to support our mental health and physical wellness to keep you feeling your best. We have hosted over 15 different events, with the added fellowship and social benefit for our associates.

The automotive industry at large is evolving rapidly as we see the introduction of new technology, business models and services offerings. ATD sits in the middle of this exciting evolution and is positioned well to help define the future of mobility and distribution. Our organization is home to more than 4,000 associates who enjoy challenging themselves every day to advance their careers and contribute to the future of the automotive industry. In addition to finding individuals that are passionate about growth within our industry, we are also seeking team members that align with our values as an organization. Be Innovative Be Collaborative Be Accountable Be Respectful Be Excellent Through decades of steady growth, American Tire Distributors has emerged as the nation’s premier tire distributor. Working to create a culture that fosters innovation, leadership, and growth in each valued member of our organization. ATD is home to hundreds of hardworking associates who enjoy the rewards of a job well done. From truck driving, business administration to logistics, we are always looking for top talent to join our professional family.