Yard Inventory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Yard Inventory Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of lumber, building materials, and related yard products. This position oversees inventory tracking, receiving, stocking, product organization, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation to ensure materials are properly accounted for, readily available, and stored safely. The Yard Inventory Manager works closely with purchasing, sales, warehouse personnel, forklift operators, and yard management to maintain inventory accuracy, minimize material loss, and support efficient daily operations.

 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records for lumber, plywood, engineered wood products, decking, fencing, and other building materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify shortages, overstock, damaged materials, and slow-moving products.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory audits.
• Reconcile physical counts with inventory management software and investigate discrepancies.
• Track product quantities, dimensions, grades, locations, and stock movements.
• Report inventory variances, shrinkage, and damaged or missing materials to management.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and delivery documents.
• Inspect lumber and building materials for damage, incorrect quantities, and quality concerns.
• Ensure receiving materials are properly recorded and assigned to designated storage locations.
• Coordinate with purchasing and vendors to resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Monitor transfers, returns, adjustments, and outgoing material movements.
• Ensure lumber and building materials are properly stacked, labeled, organized, and accessible.
• Maintain accurate location records for inventory throughout the yard and warehouse.
• Coordinate with yard personnel and forklift operators to support efficient material handling.
• Ensure products are stored according to company safety procedures and applicable material-handling requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and help prevent product damage, loss, and deterioration.
• Maintain inventory reports, count sheets, receiving records, and adjustment documentation.
• Use inventory software, spreadsheets, and POS systems to track stock.
• Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, shortages, damaged products, and stock movement.
• Assist management with inventory planning, replenishment, and process improvements.
• Establish and follow consistent procedures for inventory counting, labeling, and recordkeeping.
• Communicate inventory availability and discrepancies to sales, purchasing, and operations teams.
• Train or guide yard employees on inventory procedures and proper material handling.
• Coordinate inventory counts and support periodic company-wide inventory audits.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, teamwork, and safe work practices throughout the yard.

 

Qualifications

• Previous experience in lumber, building materials, warehouse operations, inventory control, or yard management.
• Knowledge of lumber sizes, grades, dimensions, product types, and storage practices preferred.
• Experience with inventory management software, spreadsheets, and basic data entry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve problems.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Forklift experience or certification is preferred
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move through a lumber yard for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required, with assistance or equipment when appropriate.

Company Description

We pride ourselves on being authorized distributors for the best manufacturers in the construction industry. We only stock and sell top-quality products that are found in most job specifications. We also only represent suppliers who stand behind their products in the event of a problem.

Company Description

We pride ourselves on being authorized distributors for the best manufacturers in the construction industry. We only stock and sell top-quality products that are found in most job specifications. We also only represent suppliers who stand behind their products in the event of a problem.