Full-Time

Distribution Center Operations Manager

Posted on 11/22/2025

American Tire Distributors

American Tire Distributors

1,001-5,000 employees

Distributes replacement tires to retailers

Compensation Overview

$63k - $68k/yr

Lincoln, NE, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • High School or GED degree
  • 5 years of related experience including 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Action Planning 3
  • Adaptive Mindset 3
  • Data Collection and Analysis 3
  • Planning and Organizing 3
  • Inventory Management 3
  • Work Scheduling 3
  • Review and Reporting 4
  • Policy and procedures 3
  • Traffic and Vehicle Planning 2
Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day activities for warehouse associates and/or delivery associates assigned to different shifts.
  • Onboard and train team members; Coach, motivate, and manage performance
  • Investigate employee relations or performance concerns in a timely manner; implement disciplinary action as needed and in consultation with human resources.
  • Effectively manage team by selecting, recruiting, training, and mentoring employees for development
  • Lead daily huddles at the DC to ensure employees understand work tasks expectations and deliverables along with creating engagement and building the values-based culture
  • Provide leadership support for the DC General Manager
  • Adhere to ATD’s quality standards, health and safety, legal compliance, environmental policies, Standard Operating Process deliverables, and general care of duty
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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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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