Director, Inventory Control & Asset Protection

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 Director of Inventory Control is responsible for overseeing all inventory adjustments across the company's distribution network. This role ensures the integrity of inventory data, drives loss prevention strategies, and leads a team of regional and corporate inventory control managers. The director will develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to safeguard assets, optimize inventory accuracy, and support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the inventory control function across all regional distribution centers and corporate operations.
• Oversee all inventory adjustments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Develop and enforce asset protection strategies to minimize shrinkage, theft, and loss.
• Supervise and mentor Regional Inventory Control Managers and Corporate Inventory Control Manager.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and IT teams to improve inventory tracking systems and reporting.
• Analyze inventory trends and discrepancies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, shrinkage, and audit compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead investigations into inventory variances and asset protection incidents.
• Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership on inventory performance and risk mitigation.

Competencies

• Analytical Processes- The ability and skill to apply appropriate analytical processes and procedures to support research schedules including the proficient use of analysis software required in role.
• Builds Effective Teams- Building strong-identify teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Ensures Accountability- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Collaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 9 years of related experience including significant management experience preferred

Skills

• Inventory Management System
• Data Analysis Reporting
• Loss Prevention Strategies
• Asset Protection Strategies
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Corrective Action Management
• Audit Processes
• Ensure Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Performance Management (PM)

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands Category: Office

Physical 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 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.

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