Tire & Parts Replenishment Buyer - Plaza Distribution Center

Overview: Tire & Parts Replenishment Buyer - Plaza Distribution Center

In-Office Role - Cape Girardeau, MO

Reports to VP of Supply Chain

Background Required: 3-5 years of experience in inventory management, replenishment, buying, or supply chain analytics

Headline: Sun Auto Tire & Service is the fastest growing, top 10 independent tire dealer in the US with 500+ stores operating under multiple brands, including Plaza Tire. We've been nominated a "Best Place to Work" and are a leading provider of vehicle after-market tires and repair services. We are increasing our footprint rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions and seek candidates who are looking for a long-term career path and capable of growing into roles of greater responsibility.

The Tire & Parts Replenishment Buyer is responsible for managing inventory flow and supplier replenishment for tires and automotive parts supporting the Plaza Distribution Center. This role ensures optimal stock levels to maximize in-stock performance, drive sales, and minimize excess and aged inventory.

The Buyer partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Vendors to balance service levels, working capital efficiency, and margin performance. This position plays a critical role in supporting retail store demand and wholesale growth initiatives by ensuring the right product is available at the right place and time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly replenishment for tires and automotive parts at the Plaza warehouse
• Execute purchasing decisions based on forecast, demand trends, and service level targets
• Monitor inventory to prevent stockouts while controlling excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
• Analyze sell-through, inventory turns, fill rates, backorders, and aging to optimize inventory health
• Establish and maintain safety stock levels based on demand variability and supplier lead times
• Partner with Demand Planning to align replenishment strategies with forecast accuracy improvements
• Collaborate with Operations to manage inbound flow, warehouse capacity, and storage optimization
• Work directly with tire and parts vendors on order placement, confirmations, pricing updates, and performance management
• Support seasonal builds, promotional inventory strategies, and new product introductions
• Track and report KPIs including service level, inventory turns, GMROI, working capital, and aged inventory
• Identify opportunities to reduce slow-moving inventory and improve cash flow
• Assist in resolving inventory discrepancies and improving ERP/system accuracy
• Support new store openings, acquisitions, and distribution footprint changes
• Drive vendor consolidation, purchasing compliance, and process standardization
• Continuously improve replenishment processes and reporting tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in inventory management, replenishment, buying, or supply chain analytics
• Experience in automotive, tire, wholesale, or distribution environments strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets
• Advanced Excel skills required; ERP/MRP system experience preferred
• Strong communication and vendor management capabilities
• Ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Detail-oriented with strong accountability and ownership mindset

Key Competencies

• Inventory optimization
• Working capital management
• Demand and supply balancing
• Vendor performance management
• Financial acumen (margin, turns, GMROI)
• Process improvement and operational discipline

Benefits

At Sun Auto we recognize that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs as well as:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Employee Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.