Logistics Specialist - Inventory Clerk

Kuehne Nagel; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to support inventory accuracy in the warehouse. You will perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain records in the WMS. The role requires attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration with warehouse teams.

The position is a first-shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour, paid weekly. Prior warehouse/WMS experience is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse or inventory control experience.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel for basic data tasks.
• Forklift Reach truck experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and audits to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Review inventory reports in the WMS and communicate findings.
• Assist with adjustments and system corrections as needed.
• Support receiving and shipping with inventory questions.
• Document investigations and adjustments clearly.
• Assist with year-end inventory and reconciliations.
• Identify improvements to improve inventory accuracy.
• Maintain organized records and reports of inventory activities.

Skills

Warehouse experience

WMS experience

Excel skills

Forklift Reach

Attention to detail

Inventory discrepancy investigation

Communication & organization

Tools

WMS software

Forklift Reach truck

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.

The Inventory Control Clerk is a crucial role in conducting all aspects of Operations within our client's assigned business project portfolio and our internal policies and procedures. The Inventory Clerk is responsible for supporting inventory accuracy within the warehouse by performing cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS). This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and the ability to work cross-functionally with warehouse operations teams. The position is a first-shift role working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers a pay rate of $19.00 per hour, paid weekly.

How you create impact

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a warehouse environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to analyze inventory reports and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure system accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Review and analyze inventory reports within the WMS.
• Research root causes of inventory variances and communicate findings to supervisors or managers.
• Assist with inventory adjustments and system corrections when necessary.
• Support receiving and shipping teams with inventory-related questions or issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inventory investigations and adjustments.
• Assist with year-end inventory audits and customer inventory reconciliations.
• Work with operations teams to identify process improvements that improve inventory accuracy.
• Maintain organized records and reports related to inventory activities.

What we would like you to bring

• 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, or inventory control experience
• 2+ years of experience working in a warehouse environment using a WMS system
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (sorting, filtering, spreadsheet organization)
• 1-3 years experience driving a forklift (Reach) truck
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

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. #LI-onsite

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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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