What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Inventory Control Manager position at Lensa?
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It's more than a job
As a Warehouse Inventory Manager at Kuehne Nagel, you will oversee the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of our inventory operations across the warehouse and distribution network. Your attention to detail ensures that every item-from delicate flowers to fresh ingredients-is stored, tracked, and delivered precisely when and where it's needed. By maintaining optimal stock levels and streamlining inventory flows, you play a vital role in supporting our customers' daily needs-from lunch breaks to family celebrations. At Kuehne Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics-it helps bring everyday moments to life.
How You Create Impact
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 a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun and interesting global work environment.
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.
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 an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
It's more than a job
As a Warehouse Inventory Manager at Kuehne Nagel, you will oversee the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of our inventory operations across the warehouse and distribution network. Your attention to detail ensures that every item-from delicate flowers to fresh ingredients-is stored, tracked, and delivered precisely when and where it's needed. By maintaining optimal stock levels and streamlining inventory flows, you play a vital role in supporting our customers' daily needs-from lunch breaks to family celebrations. At Kuehne Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics-it helps bring everyday moments to life.
How You Create Impact
- You will be accountable for the success of the inventory function and customer satisfaction
- Lead an inventory team, train and motivate staff, evaluate and guide their performance, and nurture their professional development
- Identify new techniques and analytics to improve the overall planning process
- Lead the annual cost planning process ensuring accuracy and transparency
- Oversee and monitor discrepancies via cycle counts and adjustments
- Implement loss prevention programs to reduce shrinkage and minimize risk
- Build a recovery program to ensure all defective product is accounted for and handled properly
- Promote accountability and process improvement based on goals; create action plans and issue resolution tracking
- Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all inventory roles
- Create all necessary reports and documentation to ensure inventory accuracy
- Drive accountability and process improvement based on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and targets, including creating action plans and issue resolution tracking
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 7 years of experience in a distribution environment
- 5 years in an inventory role
- 3 years in a leadership position
- 3 years of WMS (Warehouse Management System) experience
- Experience handling FILL IN TYPE goods in a 3PL environment is strongly preferred
- Certified in Production and Inventory Mangement is a plus
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 a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun and interesting global work environment.
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.
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 an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com