Inventory Control Specialist

NextGenEnergyJobs; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate inventory and support daily warehouse operations.

The role focuses on leading cycle counts, coordinating with IC leadership, training material handlers, and monitoring WMS data to drive operational decisions. You will uphold quality standards and investigate variances to improve processes while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, bend, push, pull and perform repetitive tasks.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and related programs to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate task distribution in partnership with Material Flow, Operations, and IC leadership.
• Train, guide, and support material handlers across receiving, inventory control, and data-gathering activities.
• Monitor WMS data and transactions; generate reports to support operational and management decision-making.
• Establish, model, and maintain quality control standards and inventory process compliance.
• Investigate inventory variances, conduct root cause analysis, and document findings for operational improvement.
• Compile, verify, and report inventory metrics. Support daily / weekly reporting of activities and trends.
• Oversee raw material documentation flow, certificate creation, and general inventory record integrity.
• Perform physical material-handling tasks as needed and maintain a clean, organized work environment, along with other assigned duties. May include occasional forklift driving to enable core duties.
• Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety, particularly related to material handling equipment.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counts

Data gathering

Root cause analysis

Safety culture

Tools

WMS system

Forklift

Job description

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory and supporting daily warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and related programs to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate task distribution in partnership with Material Flow, Operations, and IC leadership.
• Train, guide, and support material handlers across receiving, inventory control, and data-gathering activities.
• Monitor WMS data and transactions; generate reports to support operational and management decision-making.
• Establish, model, and maintain quality control standards and inventory process compliance.
• Investigate inventory variances, conduct root cause analysis, and document findings for operational improvement.
• Compile, verify, and report inventory metrics. Support daily / weekly reporting of activities and trends.
• Oversee raw material documentation flow, certificate creation, and general inventory record integrity.
• Perform physical material-handling tasks as needed and maintain a clean, organized work environment, along with other assigned duties. May include occasional forklift driving to enable core duties.
• Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety, particularly related to material handling equipment.

Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Stoop, bend, push, pull and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs