Inventory Control Specialist
Zline Kitchen & BathWho are we? ZLINE Kitchen and Bath is a family-owned appliance company based in Reno, Nevada, with additional locations in Tennessee and Ohio. ZLINE provides an elevated luxury experience with industry-leading kitchen appliances and bath fixtures at an attainable price. Each collection is meticulously designed and shipped in the United States, and we are proud to be a progressive American company that supports local communities through hiring locally and giving back. We’ve become a household name in the luxury appliance industry, partnering with The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Costco, and Wayfair, among many reputable dealers and retailers nationwide, to market and sell luxury appliances such as range hoods, refrigerators, dishwashers, and ranges. We’re known for our attention to detail and commitment to our customers and employees alike. We believe in innovation and honest business, and we’re proud of the products we create, the services we offer, and the team that makes the ZLINE Attainable Luxury® experience possible. ZLINE is forging its own path—will you help us tell our story? We are a five-time (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026) Certified Great Place To Work®. Go here to learn more , and follow us @zlinekitchencareers on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work for ZLINE. ======= Job Duties Inventory Analysis & Stock Balancing Analyze company-wide inventory levels, sales velocity, demand, and warehouse availability to identify inventory imbalances across distribution locations. Maintain appropriate inventory allocation between East and West Coast facilities to reduce unnecessary cross-country shipments, transportation costs, and fulfillment times. Use company-developed inventory tools and reports as decision-support resources while applying operational knowledge and judgment to determine appropriate inventory actions. Identify opportunities to proactively reposition inventory based on sales trends, replenishment activity, stock availability, and anticipated demand. Monitor inventory levels and recognize potential stock shortages, excess inventory, and allocation issues before they negatively impact operations or customer orders. Kit SKU & Component Management Monitor inventory availability for kit SKUs and their individual components. Ensure kit components are appropriately allocated within the same warehouse whenever possible so complete kits can ship together in a single shipment. Identify component shortages or allocation issues that could prevent kit fulfillment and coordinate inventory movements or replenishment activities to resolve them. Inventory Transfers & Transportation Identify when inventory transfers between warehouses are necessary based on stock levels, sales velocity, customer demand, and operational requirements. Coordinate and execute inventory transfers using the appropriate transportation method based on volume, urgency, and cost. Arrange transportation for multiple shipment types, including: Full Truckload (FTL) transfers LTL and other freight shipments Express and ground parcel shipments Coordinate with warehouse teams and transportation partners to ensure transfers are scheduled, documented, and completed efficiently. Monitor transfers through completion and address delays, discrepancies, or other issues that may affect inventory availability. Inventory Reporting & Data Management Maintain accurate and up-to-date shared spreadsheets and inventory transfer trackers used by multiple departments. Ensure transfer information, shipment status, expected arrival dates, and other relevant inventory information are clearly documented and accessible to stakeholders. Maintain a high level of data accuracy across inventory management systems, reports, and shared resources. Utilize Excel and Google Sheets to analyze inventory data, identify trends, and support inventory allocation decisions. Work closely with warehouse managers and operational teams …