Inventory Control Specialist

Redwood Materials; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate inventory and support daily warehouse operations in Sparks, NV. This role coordinates task distribution, trains material handlers, and ensures safety and quality standards are followed.

The specialist manages WMS data, conducts cycle counts and physical inventories, investigates variances, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Forklift duties and safety compliance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and stay composed under pressure.
• Experience operating a forklift or similar equipment.
• Experience with Oracle WMS and Tableau preferred.
• Passion for sustainability and improving operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate task distribution with Material Flow, Operations, and IC leadership.
• Train and guide material handlers across receiving, inventory control, and data gathering.
• Monitor WMS data and transactions; generate reports for operations and management decisions.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards and inventory process compliance.
• Investigate variances, perform root-cause analysis, and document findings for improvement.
• Compile and report inventory metrics; support daily/weekly activity trends.
• Oversee raw material documentation flow and inventory record integrity.
• Perform physical material handling tasks and maintain a clean, organized workspace; may operate forklift.
• Promote safety culture related to material handling equipment.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Independence

PAPR usage

Forklift experience

Oracle WMS

Tableau

Sustainability passion

Tools

Oracle WMS

Tableau

Job description

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory and supporting daily warehouse operations. This role coordinates task distribution, trains and guides material handlers, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. The Specialist manages WMS data, produces reports, and leads cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy. Additional duties include investigating variances, maintaining documentation, supporting continuous improvement, and performing necessary physical material handling tasks.This position plays a key role in driving inventory integrity, operational efficiency, and a clean, organized work environment.

Essential Duties and 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, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude under
  pressure.
• Ability to use a PAPR raspatory device on occasion.
• Experience operating a forklift or other pit equipment experience.
• Experience with Oracle WMS and Tableau preferred.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

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

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to loud noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures, including heat and cold

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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