Inventory Control Specialist: Drive Inventory Integrity

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 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.