Regional Distribution Center - Inventory Coordinator

American Tire Distributors Inc.; Hights Corner (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors Inc. in California is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to support the operations team in meeting workload goals for inbound and outbound shipments.

You will reconcile yard checks, plan with IMS, and manage ASN processing via Oracle, coordinating with purchasing to resolve variances. Daily tasks include updating dock and yard locations, recording container movements, performing cycle counts, and investigating discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related warehouse/inventory experience preferred.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Communicate dock/yard updates and container info daily.
• Conduct pre-checklists and operate forklift and order picker safely.
• Enter container movements into tracking systems daily.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and locate missing items.
• Reconcile yard records and coordinate inbound/outbound schedules.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Forklift operation

Data entry

Planning

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IMS

Oracle

SharePoint

TELNET

Symbol Scanner

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:The primary responsibility of the Inventory Coordinator is to work with the operations team to ensure proper workload and mixing center goals for productivity and scheduling for all inbound/loaded inbounds and empty inbounds. Reconciles daily yard checks to maintain an accurate account of containers/trailers in the yard daily. Uses IMS to plan ahead and updates all inbound schedules on the ATD SharePoint website. Receives invoices via email and verifies all charges are accurate. Utilizes ORACLE to create ASN's and forwards to operations team to process systematically. Meets with operations team to ensure containers/trailers are proactively processed in a timely manner. May perform other duties as assigned. Coordinates with corporate purchasing team for resolution of ASN variances.Key ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with team members via 2-way radio to update dock and yard locations and container/trailer information daily.Conduct pre-checklists and operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts, order pickers) safely to transport products (tires, wheels, accessories) between locations, adhering strictly to safety standards.Enter empty, full, and recently unloaded containers into tracking systems daily to track movements within the mixing center.Investigate inventory discrepancies upon confirming product shortages, locate missing products, and replenish shortages accordingly.Meet with operations team to discuss incoming volume, priority unloads, and upcoming needs for domestic and international containers - 24, 48, and 72-hour horizonNotify operations supervisor and lead of any incorrect product quantities identified by put-away teams that require relocation to correct storage locations.Perform daily cycle counts using TELNET software to verify accurate quantities of products (tires, wheels, accessories).Receive container invoices via email, verifies charges against IMS and SharePoint schedules, and contact providers for clarifications; escalate issues as needed.Reconcile daily yard checks to maintain accurate records of containers and trailers in the yard; updates schedule with arrivals, departures, and pickups, including domestic inbound trailers.Use ORACLE Inventory daily to identify storage locations needing physical product counts to ensure inventory accuracy.Utilize Symbol Scanner to transfer products between designated storage locations, correcting inventory variances noted in ISO paperwork; update paperwork with pencil entries to reflect changes.CompetenciesAction Planning - The ability to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required.Collaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCommunicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Computer Skills - The ability and skill to understand and effectively use standard office equipment and standard software packages to support business processes including all job relevant softwareDrives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.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.Planning & Organizing - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.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.Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.Storage - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials and supplies.Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.QualificationsHigh School or GED degree1-2 years of related experience preferredSkillsComputer SkillsCommunicates EffectivelyDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityPolicy & ProceduresOptimizes Work ProcessesPlanning & OrganizingSelf-DevelopmentStorageVerbal CommunicationPlans and alignsCollaboratesREMOTE_SKILL-1-112807REMOTE_SKILL-1-47489Physical Demands/Working ConditionsPhysical Demands Category: WarehousePhysical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:• Physical demands: 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 products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 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: 5% of the timeOur 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 WorkplaceTo review our Privacy Policy, click here.