Buying shares of a market leader like United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) could leave investors well-positioned for strong portfolio growth as these headwinds eventually retreat. While customer delivery volumes may impact UPS in the near term, and its share price has declined as investors grow concerned over this fact, the company's financials are in excellent shape, and its market dominance leaves it well-positioned as inflation eventually dies down, and consumer spending recovers. UPS: Look beyond consumer spending headwinds The parcel delivery market is facing some near-term headwinds with consumers more strapped for cash and scaling back on discretionary purchases.