Inventory Control Specialist

WHO WE ARE 

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota.  A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 

Located at the Entry Door Division, the Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for analyzing inventory and supporting the production team while maintaining accurate inventory control.  Day-to-day responsibilities include: 

• Pulling SDL inventory for production  
• Evaluates how to process material and relays information to Supervisor   
• Provides inventory reports and data to maintain a healthy inventory and product line support  
• Assisting with vendor and inventory control processes and procedures  
• Assisting production team with cycle counts  
• Monitoring product flow into and out of the shop floor to maximize efficiency  
• Assisting on receiving dock as needed 
• Performing other miscellaneous duties and/or other special projects as required  

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.   

This position offers a $250 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• High School diploma/GED required 
• 1-3 years’ experience as inventory and warehouse setting 
• Prior experience in a door environment desired 

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Friendly, professional demeanor 
• Dependable 
• Strong communication skills 
• Safe working practices 
• Natural detail-orientation 
• Ability to work cooperatively with fellow employee owners 
• Ability to effectively move between a variety of tasks 
• Ability to productively manage tasks and complete work accurately in a timely manner 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to operate a forklift (Training provided) 
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include: 

• A collaborative and supportive work environment 
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement 
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Flexible spending/health savings account 
• 401(k) 
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team 
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles) 
• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays 
• Training and development 
• Advancement opportunities 

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.