• Inventory Control Analyst

    AO Smith (Lebanon, TN)


    Inventory Control Analyst

     

    Date: May 18, 2025

    Location(s):

    Lebanon, TN, US, 37090

     

    Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

     

    Company / Location Information

     

    A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, offering a comprehensive line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China, we also manufacture water purification and water softening products for residential and light commercial applications.

     

    Recognized by The Tennessean as one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, Lochinvar (A business unit of A. O. Smith) is a leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems. We focus solely on serving our customers and offer them a product that delivers unmatched quality, performance, and application flexibility.

     

    We Offer

     

    Regularly Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 4:00pm

     

    Pay Depending on Experience

     

    Benefits: Climate controlled facility. Medical, Dental, and vision start on Day 1! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, tuition assistance, and employee discounts on Aquasana water filtration products.

     

    We are a drug-free facility and require all employees to pass a drug screen and background check.

     

    Primary Function

     

    TheInventory Control Analyst will work with a Supervisor and other team members to ensure inventory accuracy throughout the facility. The incumbent will apply various inventory control techniques and prepare reports to ensure best practices are being implemented on site.

    Responsibilities

    + Reconcile Negative inventory on a daily basis for proper financial reporting.

    + Monitor the facility to ensure adherences to all inventory control procedures

    + Work with Supervisor to create and implement inventory control policies and procedures.

    + Aid in preparing monthly inventory reports.

    + Prepare and analyze multiple inventory reports and determine root cause for corrections.

    + Complete and update ABC classification for all parts.

    + Perform daily cycle counts.

    + Assist in the annual physical inventory.

    + Assist in identifying all excess, obsolete, and slow moving inventory reports.

    + Complete inventory adjustments as required.

    + Assist with the Kanban program.

    + Work on the lean initiative, including 6S and helping material presentation on the assembly floor.

    + Work with Purchasing on supplier issues and recommendations of packaging to help improve cycle counts and material handling.

    + Achieve goals and objectives, including inventory accuracy goals, as established by Supervisor.

    + Recommend improvements and productivity savings to Supervisor.

    + Communicate obstacles and barriers to Supervisor.

    + Perform other activities as needed or as directed.

    Qualifications

    + High School Diploma/GED required, Associate’s Degree in a related subject is preferred

    + 2 years Inventory Control experience

    + Strong communication skills to effectively exchange important information one-on-one and in group situations

    + Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook

    + SAP Inventory software experience, preferred

    + Ability to anticipate and adapt to changes

    + Strong creative and critical thinking abilities

    + Ability and desire to continue to develop and improve skills and knowledge

    + Basic mathematics abilities, including multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, the ability to compute and interpret rate, ratio, and percentages, and the ability to draw and interpret graphs

    Education

    High School Diploma or GED

    Physical Requirements

    + Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel-toe shoes/boots, ear and eye protection.

    + Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.

    + The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

    + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

     

    ADA Statement & EEO Statement

     

    In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

     

    We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Nashville