Inventory Control Specialist

About the role

Lasko Products, a market leader in home comfort products for over 100 years, is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our light manufacturing facility in Franklin, TN. The role is crucial for maintaining efficient inventory management practices.

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor inventory levels, raw materials, and finished goods to ensure accurate records and timely replenishment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements related to inventory control and develop and implement solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with corporate purchasing, finance, and site purchasing managers.
• Work within the MRP system to ensure transactional processes are being followed.
• Lead and perform regular inventory reconciliations to identify discrepancies and implement correct actions.
• Audit plant material transactions, in addition to monitoring and auditing imported raw materials and finished goods.
• Determine and implement processes around material movement within the organization.
• Utilize historical data and demand forecasting techniques to optimize inventory levels and reorder points.
• Prepare and present regular reports on inventory performance, key metrics, and action plans to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards in handling and storing inventory.
• Manage a team of 5 cycle counters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory management and control, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles is a plus.

About Lasko Products

Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation. Founded in 1906, Lasko has evolved into the global leader in air solution products, serving both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. Lasko’s mission is to provide comfort you can trust, and its core values of Growth Mindset, Recognition, Authenticity, Clear Communication, and Extreme Ownership guide its operations. Lasko offers a flexible work schedule, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package including a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage.

Benefits

Lasko offers a competitive salary with bonus potential, a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Employees enjoy a flexible work schedule and a dog-friendly corporate headquarters, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.