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Supply Chain Team

Lasko Products

Lasko Products

501-1,000 employees

Home comfort appliances for air quality

No salary listed

Franklin, TN, USA

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Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, production planning, or a related supply chain role within a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience working with MRP/ERP systems to plan, schedule, and manage raw materials
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production flow, and material requirements planning
  • Experience managing raw material inventories and supporting production schedules in a plant setting
  • Proven ability to analyze inventory, demand, and planning data to identify risks and drive corrective actions
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate material risks clearly to stakeholders
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
Responsibilities
  • Manage and monitor plant raw material inventory, including but not limited to: Cold rolled steel / steel coils
  • Resin
  • Paints, colorants, liquid chemicals, and consumables
  • Review daily and weekly inventory reports to ensure material availability for production
  • Reconcile physical inventory vs MRP/ERP data and investigate variances
  • Work closely with Production and Planning to support production schedules and material flow
  • Proactively identify potential shortages and take corrective action ahead of production impact
  • Place and manage purchase orders aligned with production forecasts, lead times, and safety stock requirements
  • Review and action MRP messages (reschedule, expedite, de-expedite, cancel)
  • Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives
  • Coordinate with suppliers on delivery timing, constraints, and changes in demand
  • Participate in S&OP / production planning discussions as needed
  • Communicate material risks, constraints, and recovery plans clearly to Operations and Management

Lasko Products makes and sells home comfort appliances like electric fans, room heaters, and air purifiers. Its products are designed to improve indoor comfort and air quality and are sold through retail and online channels around the world. The company emphasizes durability and value, with manufacturing locations in Tennessee and Texas and a long history dating back to 1906, highlighting a strong American-made identity. Lasko differentiates itself through its established brand, focus on quality, and broad distribution, aiming to provide reliable, long-lasting appliances for homes and businesses. Its goal is to meet everyday comfort needs while expanding its manufacturing footprint and international distribution.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Founded

1906

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • USA-made positioning captures growing domestic manufacturing preference.
  • Energy-efficient designs under 2 cents per hour attract cost-conscious buyers.
  • Multi-channel sales via Walmart.com and Home Depot expand reach.

What critics are saying

  • Walmart exclusivity ends, terminating primary revenue channel.
  • Chinese competitors like Honeywell undercut with sub-$20 smart fans.
  • Private-label Walmart fans at $15–18 erode Lasko's pricing power.

What makes Lasko Products unique

  • Blue Plug™ safety fuse and 2-year warranty ensure superior reliability.
  • USA manufacturing in Tennessee and Texas enables patriotic marketing.
  • Over 120 years since 1906 founding drives brand loyalty.

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International Housewares Association
Jul 1st, 2021
Lasko Products, Inc. launches limited-edition, American-made box fan for Walmart.com

Lasko Products, the West Chester, Pa.-based home environment appliance company, recently released a limited-edition, American-made box fan for Walmart.com in time for Fourth of July promotions and, even more opportunely, as a sweltering heat wave blasted much of the country.

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Feb 22nd, 2021
Lasko Products, Inc. acquired Intertex on Feb 1st 19'.

In February 2019, Lasko, an American based company that produces home comfort products acquired Intertex, Inc, B- Air that develops and supplies high-quality air movement products, for an undisclosed amount.

Real Simple
Sep 1st, 2020
Lasko Products, Inc. launches Outdoor Living Tower Fan

Then I received an email that changed the course of my summer: Popular home goods brand Lasko had just launched an Outdoor Living Tower Fan.

HomeWorld Business
Aug 17th, 2020
Lasko Products, Inc. hired Ed Vlacich as CEO on Dec 1st 20'.

CREDENTIALS: Ed Vlacich was named CEO of Lasko Holdings in December, bringing more than 30 years of consumer products experience.