Yard Manager - LB

Join the UFP family, where victories are celebrated together! We have a proud history of sharing our profits with our dedicated team members. As a part of our production team, you'll work in a collaborative environment that allows you to see your work transform into a finished product every day.

Job Summary

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing, and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the buyers and plants to monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs.
• Know our system inside and out so you can run any inventory and receive reports available and answer inventory questions that come up.
• Handle most communication with specific vendor contacts and facilitate their needs.
• Investigate any inventory discrepancies and communicate the issue with plants and vendors.
• Handle vendor issues tactfully
• Maintain vendor price maintenance tables
• Update and maintain VMI and cash contract records
• Prepare various reports and correspondence as required
• Process Import payables
• Share backup receptionist duties
• Perform other duties as directed
• Assists in assigned special projects
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent degree
• Minimum one year of experience in inventory control or related area
• Working knowledge of inventory internal controls, and company procedures
• Working knowledge in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures