Inventory Control Specialist

About the role

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

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We boldly go.

Where is the work: On-Site (5 days)

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Position Overview

Trane Custom is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to support accurate materials management across our Fort Smith manufacturing operations. This role is critical to maintaining inventory integrity, supporting lean manufacturing processes, and enabling on-time production. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and partners effectively with Receiving, Production, and Materials teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance investigations to maintain high inventory accuracy
• Monitor stock levels, identify discrepancies, and drive root-cause corrective actions
• Support Kanban, supermarket, and mother-pallet restocking processes to ensure material availability
• Process inventory transactions, adjustments, and transfers in the ERP system with precision
• Collaborate with Receiving and Production teams on material issues, FIFO compliance, and rust prevention
• Generate and analyze inventory reports, KPIs, and accuracy metrics for leadership
• Assist with location management, racking integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support standard work documentation and training for inventory-related processes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of inventory control, warehouse, or materials experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain preferred
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles (Kanban, 5S, FIFO) is a plus

What We Offer

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match), paid time off, and opportunities for growth within a leading HVAC manufacturing organization. Join a collaborative team focused on operational excellence.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range

• $23.27
• Compensation Type: Hourly
• Incentive Eligible: No
• Sales Commission Eligible: No