--- title: 'Inventory Specialist at The Lumber Manufactory' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/inventory-specialist-the-lumber-manufactory-mississippi-279bt4araw73' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-07' --- # Inventory Specialist at The Lumber Manufactory - **Company:** The Lumber Manufactory - **Location:** Mississippi - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/lumbermanufactory/f988733a-6119-41f3-8d0a-eb74d52da39c ## Job description The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the future of sustainable lumber with next-generation sawmill technology. We design and operate state-of-the-art modular sawmills that produce high-grade dimensional wood products with greater efficiency and less waste. Backed by leading investors including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Banter Capital, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital. We're hiring an Inventory Specialist at our New Albany mill to help keep materials, supplies, and finished lumber accurately tracked from receiving through shipment. This is the first step on TLM's Supply Chain career path, with room to grow into inventory control, logistics, or production roles. No inventory experience needed. We'll train you and get you forklift certified. ## What you'll do - Receive incoming lumber, hardware, and supplies, and check them for damage or discrepancies against packing slips and purchase orders - Enter receipts into our inventory system accurately and on time - Run regular cycle counts and physical counts, and help investigate and resolve variances - Keep the yard, warehouse, and storage areas organized and labeled - Pull and stage materials for production runs and outgoing shipments - Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move and stack lumber safely - Flag low stock and reorder needs before they become a problem - Support month-end and year-end inventory audits ## What we're looking for - High school diploma or GED - Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping - Comfortable with basic computer work, data entry, and Excel - Organized, dependable, punctual, and safety-minded - Able to lift 50 to 75 lbs regularly, stand and move for long periods, and work outdoors in all weather - A plus: 6 months to a year of warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience Location: On site at our mill in New Albany, Mississippi. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including: - 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision) - 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage - Paid time off and company holidays - The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry Join our team as we modernize timber from forest to finished product. The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ## About The Lumber Manufactory ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building a nationwide network of modular sawmills to convert America’s timber surplus into a resilient domestic lumber supply for the housing industry. - **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed; Series B) - **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States - **Founded**: 2023 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing / Industrial Sawmill Operations - **Target customers**: B2B; Landowners, timber communities, and the housing/construction supply chain - **Mission or purpose statement**: To reimagine sawmill operations with modular technology that is faster, smarter, and better for America’s forests, converting local fiber into a resilient domestic lumber supply. ## Products & Services - **Modular Sawmill Network (Service/Infrastructure)**: TLM designs, deploys, and operates a network of next-generation, modular sawmills. Unlike standard mills that take years to build, TLM’s mills are designed for fast, flexible deployment and can be optimized over time. Each mill is tailored to its region’s timber profile, logistics, and workforce, but powered by a repeatable technology platform. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of **$52.1M** (as of October 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter Capital, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital (lead on Seed round) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **+209.1% year-over-year** (from ~5 to 28 employees) - Expanded from one operational mill to a nationwide expansion plan, with locations in Mississippi, Seattle (HQ), and Washington D.C. - Raised a **$35M Series B** in October 2025, following a $13M Venture Round in February 2025 and a $4.1M Seed round in May 2024 - Active job postings for senior engineering and leadership roles ## Competitive Advantages - **Modular, Fast Deployment**: TLM’s mills are modular and can be deployed in months rather than the years required for traditional sawmills, allowing rapid scaling and regional adaptation. - **Technology Platform**: A repeatable, software-enabled technology platform that standardizes designs and processes, making each deployment faster and more efficient than the last. - **Vertical Integration & Standardization**: The company standardizes what works, automates what repeats, and vertically integrates where it improves cost, quality, or reliability. - **Strong Investor Backing**: Supported by a group of prominent venture firms (Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter, Humba Ventures, Ravelin Capital) providing both capital and strategic support. ## Strategic Focus - **Nationwide Expansion**: Scaling from one operational mill to a network of ten or more mills across the U.S., with a current focus on the Southeast region. - **Technology Platform**: Continuing to develop a repeatable, software-enabled technology platform to standardize mill designs and deployment playbooks. - **Domestic Supply Chain**: Addressing the structural mismatch where the U.S. imports roughly one-third of its lumber, by building modern manufacturing infrastructure to serve the housing and construction industries. - **Sustainable Forestry**: Supporting responsible forest management and healthier forests by improving timber utilization. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as "engineering-forward by default" with a focus on process, machines, controls, and software. Values include decisive execution, safety, continuous learning, and owning the outcome. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid workspace with offices in Seattle (HQ), Mississippi (New Albany), and Washington D.C. Some roles are remote-eligible. Relocation assistance is provided for certain positions. - **Growth & Opportunity**: Rapidly scaling from one mill to ten and beyond, offering significant career growth and cross-functional pathways. The company emphasizes "real growth means real opportunity." - **Perks**: Employer-sponsored comprehensive healthcare, competitive pay, generous paid time off and company holidays, and relocation assistance for some roles. - **Engineering Culture**: Described as "engineering-forward by default" with a focus on process, machines, controls, and software. The team values decisive execution, standardization, and building systems that perform consistently under real-world conditions. ## Sources 1. [lumbermanufactory.com](https://www.lumbermanufactory.com/) 2. [lumbermanufactory.com/careers](https://www.lumbermanufactory.com/careers) 3. [lumbermanufactory.com/about](https://www.lumbermanufactory.com/about) 4. [linkedin.com/company/the-lumber-manufactory](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lumber-manufactory) 5. 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