Inventory & Material Controls Specialist
CARLEXLebanon, Tennessee, United States
Posted September 3, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Carlex is a Tier 1 supplier of premium automotive glass and advanced product development, delivering high‑quality, technologically advanced glass solutions to global automotive manufacturers, designers, and service providers. With a heritage dating back to 1936 and a network of integrated glassmaking facilities worldwide, Carlex combines cutting‑edge technology, stringent quality standards, and timely delivery to enhance every stage of automotive glass engineering, manufacturing, and repair. The company’s growth—from its first U.S. plant in 1991 to acquisitions in North America and Luxembourg—has expanded its footprint and reinforced its commitment to excellence. Carlex’s distinctive advantage lies in its highly trained glassmakers, whose craftsmanship and pride in producing every product underpin the company’s reputation for reliability and innovation. Together, technology, people, and a relentless focus on customer experience make Carlex a trusted partner in the automotive glass industry.
Job Description
The Materials and Inventory Control Specialist works with the Distribution Center operations to maximize space and resource usage, ensure accurate production reporting, and provide necessary training where required.
Requirements
- Identify storage and performance inefficiencies within the warehouse.
- Set up Parts and manage part obsolescence and removal (QAD and customer systems).
- Develop, monitor, and audit the Production Reporting Reconciliation Process for Transfers, Barcodes, Scrap and Work Center accuracy.
- Confirm QAD accuracy in capturing and transferring production information.
- Investigate suspect transactions and assist in resolving issues through feedback, training, reports or procedures.
- Interface with Production, Information Technology, and Finance to identify areas for reporting accuracy improvement.
- Develop Procedures and Work Instructions to improve and standardize production and supporting processes.
- Coordinate and direct Physical Inventory Resources for all the Fabrication In-Line (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) areas.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned, including, but not limited to, OEE and Capacity studies.
- Coordinate and perform part audits or cycle counts between inventories.
- Troubleshoot QAD/Eagle/Ford systems.
- Resolve customer issues/complaints/PRs, including mis-picks, mis-ships, and shortages/overages.
- Assist in shipping and receiving processes.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
