Full-Time

Senior Director

Multiple Teams

Posted on 11/1/2025

American Tire Distributors

American Tire Distributors

1,001-5,000 employees

Distributes replacement tires to retailers

No salary listed

Huntersville, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Facilities Operations (2)
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Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 9 years of related experience including significant management experience preferred
  • Builds Effective Teams
  • Assessment
  • Adaptive Mindset
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Decision Quality
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Instills Trust
  • Manages Complexity
  • Plans & Aligns
  • Policy & Procedures
  • Policy & Regulation
  • Review and Reporting
  • Situational Adaptability
  • Business Insights
  • Organizational Savvy
  • Action-Oriented
  • Collaboration
  • Customer-Focused
  • Workflow Management
  • Risk Management
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate the implementation of EHSS strategies to enable the organization to achieve all Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
  • Provide effective coaching and development to sustain a high performance EHSS team with a bias for fast paced problem solving
  • Develop annual EHSS budgets in a timely manner, forecasting financial and human resources needs for the future
  • Develop and distribute strategic OKR’s to applicable levels throughout the organization ensuring accountability and on time delivery of commitments
  • Lead prevention through design processes to effect safety controls within all new projects and facilities
  • Sustain mechanisms and systems to actively anticipate and identify risks throughout the supply chain
  • Ensure adequate physical security controls, systems, and methodologies are in place to protect people and assets
  • Lead business continuity and crisis communication plans and assure organizational preparedness
  • Develop, implement, and administer EHSS programs to ensure all company locations meet current regulatory agency and industry standard requirements and
  • Annually review all EHSS training programs, procedures, and documents to ensure they are up to date with all regulatory requirements and to ensure their effectiveness
  • Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies to enhance EHSS and organizational performance
American Tire Distributors

American Tire Distributors

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American Tire Distributors is a large wholesaler in the North American aftermarket tire market. It buys tires from manufacturers and sells them through a network that includes more than 115 distribution centers to about 80,000 customers, such as independent tire dealers and auto repair shops. Its products are typical passenger and light truck tires from major brands, supplied to a fragmented customer base that stores smaller inventories. The company adds value with reliable, frequent delivery, marketing support, and digital tools to help customers manage their businesses. Its business model relies on scale and efficient logistics to keep inventories flowing and margins healthy by markup on tire purchases. While ATD has faced financial challenges, including a Chapter 11 filing, it remains a major player in tire distribution.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntersville, North Carolina

Founded

1935

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • EV tire demand growth expands ATD's premium product sales through 2026.
  • AI tools optimize ATD inventory, cutting costs 15-20% now.
  • $50M federal grants enable ATD's retreading and recycling initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • Tire Rack seizes 25% market share, undermining ATD dealers in 12-24 months.
  • Michelin-Bridgestone portals eliminate ATD's 40% revenue by Q3 2026.
  • Bankruptcy covenants cap ATD inventory 30%, harming operations in 12-18 months.

What makes American Tire Distributors unique

  • ATD operates 115 centers serving 80,000 customers with efficient tire logistics.
  • ATD delivers value-added services like digital tools and marketing to dealers.
  • ATD's scale bridges manufacturers and fragmented independent tire retailers.

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Company News

Just Auto
Oct 24th, 2024
American Tire Distributors enters Chapter 11 to restructure debt

American Tire Distributors (ATD) has commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

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Nov 30th, 2022
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Traction News
Jul 16th, 2021
American Tire Distributors, Inc. partners with Halfords Limited

American Tire Distributors, an independent supplier of replacement tires, announced it has entered a partnership with Halfords, UK’s provider of motoring cycling products and services, through the latter’s launch of its newest proprietary software, Avayler.

FreightWaves
Nov 27th, 2020
American Tire Distributors taps OneRail platform for on-demand deliveries

American Tire Distributors will utilize on-demand delivery platform OneRail to manage its replacement tire delivery program

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