Inventory Team Lead — Warehouse Ops & Cycle Counting

Kuehne+Nagel; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Lead to oversee daily inventory operations, guide a team of Inventory Associates, and ensure accuracy through cycle counting and system checks in a fast-paced logistics environment. The role requires supervisory experience and Excel skills, with an early shift Monday–Thursday.

The company offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for training and career mobility within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a warehousing environment, including at least 1 year of recent experience in a supervisory role.
• 1+ years of experience in an inventory role including cycle counting.
• 1+ years of Excel experience; can accurately enter data and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Forklift operating experience
• Can work overtime and weekends

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Inventory Associates
• Foster a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce where all associates feel included, valued, and safe
• Maintain inventory records
• Perform weekly cycle counts and make system adjustments
• Ensure Inventory cycles are completed within customer guidelines
• Train new warehouse associates within responsibilities to ensure targets, measurements, and quality standards are met
• Count items and enter information into computer databases
• Identify products damaged during transportation and confirm the quality of goods
• Implement a recovery program to ensure all defective product is accounted for and handled properly

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cycle counting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Forklift operation

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Lead to oversee daily inventory operations, guide a team of Inventory Associates, and ensure accuracy through cycle counting and system checks in a fast-paced logistics environment. The role requires supervisory experience and Excel skills, with an early shift Monday–Thursday.

The company offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for training and career mobility within a global logistics leader.