Inventory Control Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Cranbury, NJ, is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and support cycle-count programs in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will analyze data, collaborate with operations, and drive improvements while adhering to safety and compliance. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in inventory control or related field.
• Experience investigating inventory discrepancies and adjustments.
• Working knowledge of inventory systems, WMS, RF scanners, ERP, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory records, reports, and audits.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve inventory issues.
• Support audits, lot/serial tracking, and compliance.
• Validate system transactions and escalate inventory issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and performance.

Skills

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

ERP platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 are seeking a detail‑oriented Inventory Control Specialist to help maintain inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, support cycle‑count programs, and drive continuous improvement through strong analytical skills, system expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced warehouse environment. This position follows a schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

How you create impact

• Perform cycle counts, audits, and inventory reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy. Investigate discrepancies and process inventory adjustments, transfers, and status changes.
• Monitor inventory metrics, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory records, reports, and audit documentation.
• Partner with operations teams to resolve inventory issues and improve processes.
• Support audits, product holds, lot/serial tracking, and inventory control compliance.
• Validate system transactions and elevate inventory‑related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, reporting, and operational performance.

What we would like you to bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of inventory control, warehouse, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or 3PL experience preferred.
• Experience investigating inventory discrepancies, reconciliations, and inventory adjustments required.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, WMS, RF scanners, and ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem‑solving, and communication skills; able to work independently and across teams.
• Commitment to safety, inventory accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement, with flexibility to work in office and warehouse environments as needed.

What's in it for you

At 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. The hourly wage range for this position is between $21 and $23.50. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes the following:

• Health and welfare benefits
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.

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 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.

This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

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.

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.