Contract Logistics 1st Shift Inventory Supervisor

It''s more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you're leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers' products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse-it helps shape the flow of global trade.

The Contract Logistics Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for managing all inventory operations, ensuring the accuracy of inventory systems, and closely monitoring overall performance metrics. They provide mentorship and guidance to associates, effectively address any operational issues that arise, and lead various projects aimed at improving existing procedures. Additionally, they ensure that reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner to maintain smooth inventory control processes. You will work Monday through Friday each week. The schedule is outlined as follows: on Monday, your shift will begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m., while from Tuesday through Friday, your shift will start at 7:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. The annual salary for this position is $65,000, which will be paid on a biweekly basis.

How you create impact

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly oversee and supervise all associates who are responsible for carrying out various inventory management functions and tasks
• Efficiently oversee all internal inventory control procedures and promptly address any exceptions or discrepancies with appropriate and timely measures to ensure smooth operations
• Collaborate closely with all department managers to accurately identify and thoroughly understand the key projects, important initiatives, and overall workloads within the organization
• Lead and coordinate consistent and focused efforts to accurately verify and manage inventory with precision
• Coordinate and oversee the thorough implementation of daily inventory policies and procedures, including detailed analysis and accurate reporting, to successfully meet the facility''s inventory goals. This includes managing scheduled velocity targets, profile reviews, customer forecast assessments, and inventory activity-based slotting.
• Implement best practice inventory management techniques, encompassing detailed tracking, comprehensive reporting, and thorough root cause analysis to ensure optimal operational efficiency and accuracy
• Engage in collaborative efforts with the security team to develop and consistently implement comprehensive loss prevention policies and procedures
• Develop streamlined and precise procedures for managing inventory effectively
• Assessment of procedures conducted to drive continuous improvement and sustain a best-in-class status
• Reconcile inventories and manage the coordination of annual physical inventory procedures
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recovery program to ensure all defective products are accurately identified and managed appropriately
• Oversee inventory quality and accuracy assurance initiatives, ensuring timely preparation of weekly and monthly reports
• Develop a program to systematically audit return transactions and efficiently relocate returned products to their designated storage areas
• Ensures the Department maintains precise records to effectively support shortage identification
• Prepare comprehensive reports and detailed documentation to ensure precise and efficient inventory counting
• Ensures timely and precise delivery of all weekly and monthly reports

What we would like you to bring

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• At least five years of experience, including two years in supervision, or equivalent education and experience
• Experience in managing inventory control within a distribution center, a high-volume third-party warehouse, or a cross-dock facility environment
• WMS experience is required. SAP experience is preferred but optional
• Experience with ISO 9000 and related standards is preferred
• Comprehensive experience in process documentation, procedural development, and quality management
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates robust quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Set clear priorities, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and maintain strong attention to detail
• Bachelor''s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, along with a minimum of five years of experience in Inventory Control management, is preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Will dedicate substantial time on the production floor and in the office, maintaining frequent communication between local employees, management, and key customer contacts
• Capable of working extended hours as required
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. as required

Continuous Improvement Requirement:

The ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement and actively apply the 5S principles effectively in the workplace environment.

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel. Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.