Inventory Control Manager

Job Title: Material Control & Inventory Manager (Project Site)Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized, hands-on Material Control & Inventory Manager to oversee day-to-day site logistics for a large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure project.In this role, you will be the primary lead for the site laydown yard, coordinating complex material deliveries and maintaining 100% inventory visibility. Your mission is to ensure the yard remains space-efficient and perfectly synchronized with the construction sequence—minimizing footprint while ensuring zero delays in material availability for field installation.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Site & Yard ManagementEstablish and maintain a high-functioning site laydown yard to support lean material flow.Define and manage clearly labeled zones for immediate-use, near-term, and buffer storage.Prevent "yard sprawl" through continuous organization, ensuring ease of access and minimal rehandling of materials.2. Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery CoordinationAlign all material deliveries with the 2–6 week project lookahead schedule.Serve as the gatekeeper for delivery timing to ensure materials arrive only when needed and when space allows.Partner with vendors and procurement to enforce site-specific delivery requirements (labeling, sequencing, and packaging).3. Receiving & Material ControlOversee all inbound activities, including physical verification against documentation and damage inspections.Ensure all materials are logged, labeled, and staged in designated locations immediately upon receipt.4. Inventory PrecisionMaintain a real-time, accurate inventory of all on-site materials (Received, Stored, Issued).Conduct regular cycle counts and reconciliations to maintain a high standard of data integrity.Ensure every material movement is recorded and traceable.5. Field Support & IssuanceCoordinate the controlled release of materials to field crews, ensuring they have exactly what they need for the day's work.Minimize "uncontrolled staging" by preventing excess materials from being released to the field prematurely.6. Protection & SafeguardingImplement best practices for material protection against damage, theft, and environmental exposure.Manage secure storage for high-value or sensitive equipment.Success MeasuresOperational Excellence: The laydown yard remains organized, controlled, and professional at all times.Schedule Alignment: Deliveries consistently match project milestones and site capacity.Data Accuracy: Maintain inventory accuracy levels of ≥98%.Efficiency: Zero installation delays due to material shortages; minimal-to-no material rehandling.The Ideal CandidateThis is a field-based, hands-on role. We are looking for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is equally comfortable running a yard as they are maintaining disciplined inventory records. You must be a strong communicator capable of enforcing site standards with vendors and subcontractors alike.