Kuehne + Nagel

Contract Logistics Inventory Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • CPIM certification is a plus
  • Willingness to travel 30% - 50%

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels
  • Lead and train inventory team, guiding performance and professional development
  • Support DEI programs in collaboration with leadership and Human Resources
  • Identify and implement new techniques to enhance planning processes
  • Manage annual cost planning process with accuracy
  • Monitor inventory discrepancies through cycle counts and adjustments
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inventory roles

Benefits

  • Stability in a growing logistics industry
  • International career growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits package
  • Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement
  • Access to excellent training programs
  • Engaging global work environment
Full Job Description
Contract Logistics Inventory Manager We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Inventory Control Manager with exceptional skills who is ready to be a game changer for our growing business. If you have proven success managing stock in a large 3PL distribution environment, this could be just what you have been looking for. Consider joining us as an original leadership team member in McDonough, Georgia! In this role, you will ensure the physical cycle counts are performed, accurate inventory levels are maintained, and account for all defective or damaged products, and provide corrective action. Your typical shift will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace. As a 3PL provider, we will count on your leadership skills to help drive excellent service for our valued customer. 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 Support leadership and Human Resources to ensure DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs are embraced and valued 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 What we would like you to bring 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 Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is a plus Ability to travel 30% - 50% 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 a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite

About Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company that provides airfreight, sea freight, and contract logistics services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 83,000 employees. The company's customers include companies in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
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