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  Â
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