What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist - Inventory Clerk position at Kuehne+Nagel?
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 Inventory Control Clerk is a crucial role in conducting all aspects of Operations within our client's assigned business project portfolio and our internal policies and procedures. The Inventory Clerk is responsible for supporting inventory accuracy within the warehouse by performing cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS). This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and the ability to work cross-functionally with warehouse operations teams. The position is a first-shift role working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers a pay rate of $19.00 per hour, paid weekly.
How you create impact
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a warehouse environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to analyze inventory reports and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
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.
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.
Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
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.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
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.
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 Inventory Control Clerk is a crucial role in conducting all aspects of Operations within our client's assigned business project portfolio and our internal policies and procedures. The Inventory Clerk is responsible for supporting inventory accuracy within the warehouse by performing cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS). This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and the ability to work cross-functionally with warehouse operations teams. The position is a first-shift role working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers a pay rate of $19.00 per hour, paid weekly.
How you create impact
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a warehouse environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to analyze inventory reports and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure system accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Review and analyze inventory reports within the WMS.
- Research root causes of inventory variances and communicate findings to supervisors or managers.
- Assist with inventory adjustments and system corrections when necessary.
- Support receiving and shipping teams with inventory-related questions or issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inventory investigations and adjustments.
- Assist with year-end inventory audits and customer inventory reconciliations.
- Work with operations teams to identify process improvements that improve inventory accuracy.
- Maintain organized records and reports related to inventory activities.
- 2 years of warehouse, distribution, or inventory control experience
- 2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment using a WMS system
- Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (sorting, filtering, spreadsheet organization)
- 1-3 years experience driving a forklift (Reach) truck
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
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.
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.
Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
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.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
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.
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