Logistics Inventory Supervisor

Kuehne Nagel; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to join our Contract Logistics team in the United States. You will maintain accurate inventory records, verify orders, and ensure cycle counts are conducted with precision, addressing discrepancies and driving continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Inventory Manager, you will lead a small team, develop training, oversee quarterly counts, and support loss prevention initiatives while aligning with customer requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in inventory management, inventory control, cycle counting, or warehouse operations.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or employee training experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and inventory reporting tools.
• 2+ years of Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient inventory management procedures and processes.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and verify orders.
• Ensure cycle counts are planned and discrepancies investigated.
• Oversee inventory adjustments and document actions.
• Provide training to Inventory Team and other operations.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory procedures.
• Assist in loss prevention program implementation.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Analytical skills

WMS

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

WMS systems

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.

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.

Reporting to the Inventory Manager, the Inventory Supervisor maintains accurate records of inventory. The Inventory Supervisor handles all paperwork and procedures necessary to meet this goal. You will also verify all orders received and shipped, ensuring that the orders are accounted for in our records. The Inventory Supervisor accounts for all defective or damaged products and follows with appropriate corrective action. You will ensure cycle counts are planned and implemented following customer and Kuehne+Nagel requirements. This is a 1st shift role.

How you create impact

• You will create efficient and accurate inventory management procedures
• Perform all daily activities necessary to maintain inventory management
• Ensure Daily Cycle Counts are completed as expected and conclude any investigation as result from any discovered discrepancy
• Ensure all inventory adjustments are documented for future reference
• Provide training to Inventory Team members as needed
• Provide training to other Operations departments as needed to ensure quality of work and inventory accuracy
• Reconcile inventory and coordinate annual physical inventory procedures
• Work with management on implementing loss prevention programs
• Build a recovery program
• You will oversee the inventory quality and accuracy including weekly and monthly reports
• Provide support to Operations as needed in other areas
• Serve as key point of contact for operations team when handling inventory discrepancies or investigating inventory levels
• Work with on-site customer representatives to provide a smooth operation and strengthen customer relations

What we would like you to bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in inventory management, inventory control, cycle counting, or warehouse operations
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or employee training experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and inventory reporting tools
• 2+ years of Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience
• Experience analyzing inventory discrepancies, conducting root cause investigations, and implementing corrective actions
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead and develop team members
• Must be able to read and comprehend written English to perform essential job functions and adhere to safety requirements

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 great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.

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.

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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.