Senior Yard & Inventory Planning Manager

First Search Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Manufacturing Yard Planning & Inventory Manager to oversee inventory and optimize yard operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain and have 7–12+ years of relevant experience, particularly in steel and heavy manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing yard layouts, ensuring material availability for production, and enforcing safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to lead teams in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in yard operations, inventory control, or manufacturing logistics.
• Background in steel, pipe, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with steel plates, coils, and large‑diameter pipe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimized yard layouts for various steel products.
• Ensure efficient movement of materials from storage to production.
• Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance resolution.

Skills

Operational planning and execution

Strong communication

People leadership

Safety-first mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Manufacturing Yard Planning & Inventory Manager to oversee inventory and optimize yard operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain and have 7–12+ years of relevant experience, particularly in steel and heavy manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing yard layouts, ensuring material availability for production, and enforcing safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to lead teams in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.