Distribution Lead

Position Description The Inventory Lead assists Management with day-to-day operations, performs daily inventory accuracies, and ensures that team members adhere to company/mixing center policies and procedures. This role supports Management in achieving optimal productivity by delegating tasks to assigned team members while maintaining levels of quality, accuracy of inventory, and safety of associates. This role also provides feedback to Management as to team members’ job performance. Night Shift Key Responsibilities Act as the liaison between team members and Management to facilitate effective communication and timely resolution of team issues. Assist with administering the safety program set forth by American Tire Distributors to ensure a clean and safe working environment. Collaborate with Supervisor/Manager on a daily basis to discuss goal attainment, inventory levels, and to ensure timelines are being met. Compile process, accuracy, and production reports associated with daily goals; communicate findings to the inventory supervisor/manager. Ensure all team members have the necessary resources to complete assigned tasks and are operating at optimum levels throughout the shift in support of leadership team objectives. Provide recommendations on process improvement and may assist in implementation. Research inventory discrepancies when a product shortage is confirmed; locate missing product and replenish the product shortage accordingly. Review daily cycle counts to ensure quantities of products (tires, wheels, accessories, etc.) are accurately reflected on the system quantity inventory software. Train and cross‑train new and existing team members. Utilize inventory system daily to review and determine which storage locations need to have the physical products counted to ensure accurate inventory. Work closely with Management to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the inventory to achieve an absolute inventory variance in compliance with ATD standards. 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 High School or GED degree; Bachelors. 4-6 years of related 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: Warehouse 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, and 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 time. American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr