Inventory Manager; Cleveland, OH

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.

$110,000-$130,000

• Manage Vendor Performance:
  Effectively manage purchasing and replenishment strategies for specified suppliers and Dealer Tire’s network of Distribution Centers.
• Achieve targeted inventory‑related metrics such as turns, in‑stock, customer fill rates and unproductive inventory.
• Prepare and conduct monthly collaborative planning, forecasting, replenishment and logistics meetings with assigned suppliers.
• Develop 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.
• Identify projected supply gaps and implement solutions to protect future availability.
• Escalate critical supply issues as necessary.
• 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.
• Determine and execute appropriate safety stock and replenishment 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, execute, and track supplier improvement plans.
• Identify areas of opportunity for supplier improvement and develop action plans to drive desired results.
• Leverage data analytics to continuously monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Perform ad hoc project management in support of organizational objectives.

• Motivate, coach, train, counsel and provide career development for each team member.
• Determine staffing needs, interview potential candidates, and make recommendations on individual hires.
• Communicate expectations and promote strategic vision to team members.
• Monitor performance, conduct annual performance evaluation of each team member and recommend appropriate action such as compensation changes, promotions, counseling and termination.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in inventory management, purchasing/procurement, supply chain, or similar business‑related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a purchasing and replenishment management role.
• Experience purchasing into a multi‑DC national distribution network.
• Deep understanding and hands‑on experience in MRP, DRP, S&OP processes, forecasting and production/inventory planning and scheduling.
• 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 an intermediate level, advanced level preferred.

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