We don't just sell lumber; we Supply. Happiness. Drexel is Team Member-owned and community-driven. With six retail hubs and three manufacturing plants across Wisconsin, we've been a Top Workplace every year since 2011. Why? Because we hire for heart and train for skill. When you join Team Blue, you aren't just a team member - you're an owner.
The Mission:
As our Inventory Specialist, you aren't just checking boxes; you're the Guardian of Inventory Accuracy. Serving as a primary safeguard of our inventory integrity, you bridge the gap between administrative accuracy and physical yard operations. You ensure real-time stock levels are 100% accurate, active, and available. We're looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional with a winning attitude to optimize our inventory control systems and improve operational efficiency. Defining the
Role:
Inventory Auditing & Accuracy:
Maintain real-time inventory accuracy by conducting regularly scheduled cycle counts and routine yard walks for special order items.
Process Supervision:
Oversee and enforce best practices in receiving, stock rotation, and loading correct amounts for customer deliveries and purchases.
Data & System Maintenance:
Manage storage spaces based on set min/max parameters, communicate product changes, and maintain clean Special Order (S.O.) and Negative on Hand reports.
Administrative & Documentation:
Meticulously process, comprehend, and fill out paperwork, including invoices and reports, utilizing strong computer and mathematical skills.
Yard Operations & Material Handling:
Assist customers with loading lumber and building materials into personal vehicles, convey materials using forklifts or dollies, and assist with deliveries (clean driving record required).
Problem-Solving & Leadership:
Drive creative, root-cause problem-solving for inventory discrepancies, foster a strong culture of accountability, and assist with onboarding and motivating new team members.
What Success Looks Like:
Performance is measured by your direct impact on yard velocity and inventory health:
Inventory Accuracy Rate:
The percentage of physical stock matching real-time system levels through cycle counts.
Report Cleanliness:
Resolution rate and cycle time for clearing Negative on Hand and Special Order (S.O.) discrepancy reports.
Root-Cause Resolution:
Reduction of recurring inventory errors and total line-item variance.
The Drexel Advantage:
The Wealth-Builder (Ownership)
ESOP Shares:
We don't just work here; we own the place. You'll earn a real stake in the company's success.
Profit Sharing:
When Drexel wins, our team wins. 401k: A solid foundation for your long-term retirement goals.
Health & Well-Being Comprehensive Coverage:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family "weather-proof."
Fitness Reimbursements:
Annual funds dedicated to your physical health and family activities. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support when life gets complex.
Life & Legacy Immediate Paid Time Off:
Start with Holiday and Vacation pay from day one.
Scholarship Program:
We're invested in the next generation—educational support for the children of our team members.
Annual Charity Match:
We'll double your impact on the causes you care about most. The "Drexel"
Lifestyle Birthday PTO:
A paid day off to celebrate you.
Product Discounts:
Special pricing on the high-quality materials we sell.
Plus More:
A constant stream of "fun little perks" that make the yard a great place to be. PM85