Tire Inventory Manager

Take Ten Tires is looking for Tire Inventory Manager. This position will do the buying for several tire locations, work with vendors in the supply and pricing areas. Work with stores to keep pricing competitive and accurate. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Take Ten started serving Ponca City & Tulsa in the 1980's. Ryloff Management Group have been at the helm for nearly 25 years and are proud to be the community's choice for tires and car repair. We are now serving Oklahoma City since June 2021.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze inventory based on business needs and changes in market conditions.
• Reviews department expenditures for accuracy, reconciles with vendor statements and provides payment authority
• Establishes and fosters relationships with outside sales representatives, vendors, and tire suppliers.
• Review’s vendor products, determines which lines to carry and negotiates profit margin.
• Monitor computer inventory system for high and low usage items to optimize warehouse tire storage.
• Reviews and appraises the results of activities within the department and takes appropriate actions as necessary.
• Develop and maintain a close business relationship with Distribution Centers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead efforts to implement them across multiple functional areas
• Other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in vendor management
• 3-5 years experience in heavy duty truck tires or related experience.
• Experience with Truck Tires preferred.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Skills:

• Ability to display extensive product knowledge to customers, vendors and staff to make appropriate purchasing decisions.
• Vendor management experience.
• Build & sustain relationships using the appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to build constructive relationships with customers, business units, service organizations and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives.
• Facilitate & manage change by making effective decisions which achieve the desired results in the midst of changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture or work environment.
• Actively supports and promotes corporate and/or business unit changes.
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously by developing a task-oriented course of action to utilize appropriate resources; follows up by monitoring results and evaluating their effectiveness.
• ASA Tiremaster Knowledge
• Microsoft program knowledge
• Results driven focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Inventory control: 3 years (Preferred)
• Tire Inventory: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location