Contract Logistics Inventory Specialist

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

We are looking for Inventory Specialists with experience in various types of inventory functions such as cycle counting, auditing, verification, investigating, and analyzing. If you have at least 2 years of experience in a full-time inventory role, and experience operating Order Picker and Reach, consider joining us at our distribution site in West Jefferson, Ohio.

Depending on your assigned area, you will monitor inventory accuracy, investigate causes of inventory discrepancies, conduct cycle counts or physical inventory, or use Excel to maintain complex spreadsheets. Your typical work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 5 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm, and will be paid weekly at $22.50 per hour.

How you create impact

Operate order picker and reach

Reconcile inventory and coordinate inventory procedures

Implement programs to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location

Process documentation to create a prompt credit transaction

Conduct system searches to locate products

Perform weekly cycle counts and make system adjustments

Maintain accurate records to help facilitate shortage detection

Inspect and correct inventory diagnostics

Work with management on implementing loss prevention programs and improving management of inventory

Work overtime and weekends when needed and perform other tasks as assigned

What we would like you to bring

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years of experience in inventory

1+ years of experience operating order picker and reach

1 year of experience with maintaining complex Excel spreadsheets

Can work overtime and weekends

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

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

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.

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