Job Summary:
The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, tracking lumber product
movement, and supporting operational visibility across the yard and warehouse. This role ensures alignment
between physical inventory and system data, identifies discrepancies, and supports efficient operations
through accurate reporting and coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records for lumber and related materials
Perform cycle counts, daily audits, and reconciliations between physical inventory and system data
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and misloads
Track inbound and outbound inventory movements, ensuring proper system entry and accuracy
Ensure proper documentation of receipts, transfers, and inventory adjustments
Coordinate with yard and warehouse teams to verify product locations and inventory status
Monitor inventory levels and communicate risks (shortages, overages, misplacements, delays)
Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with company procedures
Generate reports on inventory status, discrepancies, and performance trends
Partner with leadership to improve inventory accuracy, processes, and reporting efficiency
Additional Responsibilities (Operational Support & Administrative)
Conduct outbound load verification, ensuring correct product, count, and documentation prior to shipment
Manage call windows and shipment coordination, supporting scheduling and communication with drivers
and operations
Conduct daily railcar verification checks, confirming inventory positioning, status, and readiness
Cross-train to understand and support railcar ordering and release processes
Capture inventory photos, labeling, and placarding to support visibility and documentation
Perform limited forklift operation strictly for inventory-related tasks such as product relocation or
verification
Support local leadership with maintaining and updating the forklift/transloader control log when required
Support onboarding and cross-training of team members on inventory processes
Assist with general administrative, reporting, and coordination tasks as assigned
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