Inventory Coordinator & Nursery Manager

Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the landscape trade is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager and a Customer Service Field Assistant. These roles involve managing plant inventory, ensuring quality, and providing excellent customer service in outdoor settings. Ideal candidates will have strong horticultural knowledge and leadership skills, with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery management or greenhouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of plant care and pest management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the nursery, including plant care.
• Ensure health and quality of plants through proper care.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist clients.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Tools

Inventory Management Software

Job description

Main Office: 15200 Cedar Springs Ave Cedar Springs MI

Tree Yard: 4961 Egner St NE Sand Lake, MI

About us:

Great Lakes Landscape Supply is a rapidly growing company based out of Cedar Springs Michigan. We specialize in wholesale sales to the landscape trade. We sell trees, shrubs, perennials, natural stone, concrete products, and more. We have 50+ acres of ready-to-sell plant material ranging from 3’ shrubs to 5” caliper trees. We are looking for driven people to join our team who enjoy problem-solving, multi-tasking, and who would like to grow with us! Great opportunity to grow with a great West Michigan company!

Our Core Values & Focus:

Our core values are honesty, integrity, passion, commitment, hard work, teamwork, and customer service. Our focus is to provide quality products and services while building strong relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.

Customer Service Field Assistant- Inventory Coordinator

Location: Sand Lake/Cedar Springs, MI

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive individual to join our team as a Plant Allocation & Inventory Coordinator. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to allocate plant material for customer orders, helping to streamline the pulling and shipping process. You will serve as a critical communication link between inventory operations and the sales team, providing updates, identifying issues, and recommending substitutions when necessary. This is an outdoor position that requires physical stamina and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Expect to walk a minimum of 5 miles per day across our 50+ acre facility.

Full-Time, M-F, Overtime Potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate order fulfillment, including B&B and potted tree orders
• Assist sales staff and customers with inventory-related inquiries
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory across a 50+ acre yard
• Inspect plant material to ensure quality standards are met before shipment
• Guide customers on facility tours and provide expert insight on available material
• Identify and resolve order or inventory issues proactively
• Prepare plant material for shipping, ensuring efficient processing and handling

Qualifications:

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of plant biology and horticulture
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Clear and effective verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required

Kalamazoo Nursery Manager

Full-Time, M-F, Overtime Potential.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our nursery in Kalamazoo, MI. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants, strong leadership skills, and experience in horticulture or nursery management. This role involves managing inventory, ensuring plant health, and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the nursery, including plant care, and inventory management.
• Ensure the health and quality of plants through proper watering, fertilization, pest control, and pruning.
• Maintain relationships with purchasing and production team, coordinate deliveries, and manage inventory levels to meet demand.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting clients with plant selection, care advice, and troubleshooting plant health issues.
• Monitor and manage budgets, sales, and profitability of the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with local and federal regulations related to horticulture and business operations.
• Work with Marketing to promote sales and customer engagement in Kalamazoo.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized nursery environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture, business management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in nursery management, greenhouse operations, or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge of plant care, pest management, and soil health.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and handle physical labor as needed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management and basic financial reporting.
• Familiarity with industry-specific tools, equipment, and software.