Warehouse Inventory Manager

Kuehne+Nagel • Ashville, OH • 2d ago

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.

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 Ashville, Ohio.

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. 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) (https://www.zippia.com/) is a plus

What's in it for you

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 wage 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. #LI- Onsite

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 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.

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