Supply Chain Manager

For over 100 years, Lasko Products has been a market leader in delivering innovative home comfort solutions. We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Supply Chain Manager to join our team at our headquarters in West Chester, PA. 

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will support the end-to-end supply chain. You will collaborate across multiple departments and drive the execution of strategic initiatives to ensure the seamless flow of goods and materials. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining Lasko’s industry-leading position while optimizing processes for greater efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance.

This role will report to the Director of Supply Chain. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Forecast & Purchase Order Management: Oversee the sales forecast, purchase orders, and supplier contract negotiations for specific product lines to ensure alignment with business goals and market demand.

• International Procurement & Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality standards, contract terms, and cost-effectiveness.

• Shipment & Container Tracking: Manage tracking and follow-ups on international shipments, resolving delays and ensuring smooth transit.

• Process Integration: Support the integration of suppliers, freight, logistics, and customer service into Lasko’s organizational processes to drive operational efficiency and smooth collaboration across teams.

• Inventory & Stocking Strategy: Support the development and execution of product stocking plan for North America, including inventory levels, lead times, and weather event related stock, ensuring product availability to meet Sales & Operations requirements.

• Import & Logistics Oversight: Manage the ordering, receipt, coding, and classification of imported components and finished goods, utilizing LP Vision systems to forecast and optimize imported product flows. Drive warehouse consolidation and optimization initiatives across Lasko’s network.

• Seasonal Readiness: Work closely with the Far East team, Engineering, and Sales to ensure the supply chain is ready for seasonal production runs, new product launches, and direct shipments.

• Procure to Pay Process Management: Collaborate with Finance to assist with Procure to Pay process, ensuring seamless procurement, invoicing, and payment operations

• Expedited Freight Management – Proactively minimize expedited freight by implementing strategic planning, root cause analysis, and process improvements. Develop and execute mitigation strategies to reduce costs, improve forecasting, and enhance supply chain efficiency. Track and report key metrics to drive continuous improvement and accountability.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Expertise in Supply Chain & Logistics: A deep understanding of supply chain management, import/export processes, and logistics optimization, with a track record of driving efficiency and cost savings.

• Collaborative Leadership: Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, engineering, sales, and IT.

• Project Management Skills: Proven experience in managing large, complex projects with the ability to execute them successfully within deadlines.

• Strategic Thinking: A keen eye for identifying cost improvement opportunities and optimizing processes to meet business objectives.

• Global Supply Chain Knowledge: Experience in managing international shipments, understanding of FTZ procedures, and familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements for global trade.

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related discipline

• 5+ years of Manufacturing/ Business experience which includes International Suppliers

• Industry experience with Retail customers ( traditional brick-and-mortar and online)

• Seasonal business experience 
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience