Inventory Specialist - Reno, NV

Nordic Cold Chain; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Cold Chain in Reno, NV, is seeking an Inventory Specialist to join our plant operations. This hourly, hands‑on role handles daily inventory transactions, maintains accurate records, and supports production planning to ensure availability of materials on the shop floor.

The position collaborates with warehouse and production teams, performs cycle counts, and helps align inventory with shipping needs while reporting variances and improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in inventory control, materials, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on with inventory transactions and cycle counts.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems; basic Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory transactions including receiving, issuing, transferring and adjusting inventory.
• Enter and maintain accurate inventory data in the ERP/WMS system.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve variances with operations teams.
• Maintain documentation per inventory control procedures.
• Support production schedules by ensuring materials are available and staged as needed.
• Communicate shortages or discrepancies to supervisors and planning teams.
• Escalate inventory issues to leadership in a timely manner.
• Assist with inventory reporting, accuracy tracking, and process improvements.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counts

ERP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent

Tools

ERP/WMS

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Inventory Specialist is an hourly, hands-on role responsible for performing daily inventory transactions, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting production planning activities at our Reno, NV plant. This position works closely with warehouse and production teams to ensure materials are available, inventory data is accurate, and operational needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Transactions & Accuracy

• Perform daily inventory transactions including receiving, issuing, transferring, and adjusting inventory
• Enter and maintain accurate inventory data in the ERP/WMS system
• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with operations teams to resolve variances
• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with inventory control procedures

Production & Material Support

• Support production schedules by ensuring required materials are available and staged as needed
• Communicate material shortages, inventory risks, or discrepancies to supervisors and planning teams
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels to avoid stockouts, overages, or obsolete material
• Help align inventory activity with production and shipping needs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with warehouse, production, and purchasing teams to ensure smooth material flow
• Serve as a point of contact for inventory-related questions on the plant floor
• Escalate inventory issues and concerns to leadership in a timely manner

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Assist with inventory reporting, including accuracy and variance tracking
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes, organization, and accuracy
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in inventory control, materials, warehouse, or manufacturing operations
• Hands-on experience performing inventory transactions and cycle counts
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage routine priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Exposure to production scheduling or material planning
• Knowledge of basic lean or continuous improvement concepts

Physical & Work Environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts and occasional overtime as needed

Key Attributes for Success

• Reliable and accountable
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Clear communicator with production and warehouse teams
• Adaptable to changing priorities

M-Th 5am-3:30pm

$24/hour