Landscape Nursery and Yard Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an organized, proactive Landscape Nursery and Yard Manager to oversee our central yard operations, material purchasing, and crew logistics. This critical role bridges the gap between our design team, project managers, and field crews. You will ensure that premium materials for our high-end residential design-build projects and Maintenance accounts are sourced cost-effectively, tracked accurately, and staged efficiently for daily field operations.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Source premium materials including specimen trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals from wholesale nurseries to match custom residential design specifications.
• Procure bulk hardscape supplies such as sand, various sized aggregates, and riverstone
• Negotiate vendor pricing and terms to secure competitive rates on high volume maintenance supplies like premium mulch, topsoil, grass seed, and fertilizers.
• Inspect incoming shipments to enforce strict quality control, rejecting subpar plant stock or damaged hardgoods before they reach job sites.

Yard Management & Inventory Control

• Optimize yard layouts by establishing distinct, organized zones for bulk materials, hardscape pallets, tool storage, and green waste.
• Tag and segregate materials by specific client project names to keep design-build inventory organized and distinct from general stock.
• Maintain plant health while stock is held in the yard, overseeing daily watering, proper shading, and temporary care.
• Conduct routine inventory counts on high-turnover tools, safety gear, and daily installation consumables to prevent project delays.

Logistics & Crew Support

• Stage project-specific kits the evening prior, ensuring pavers, components, and plants are palletized and ready for fast crew loading.
• Review daily pull-sheets with crew leaders every morning to verify exact material counts and tool requirem...