Warehouse Inventory Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Ashville, Ohio is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager to lead the inventory function, drive accuracy, and improve processes in a large 3PL distribution environment.

You will oversee cycle counts, target accuracy, and loss prevention while coaching an inventory team and supporting DEI initiatives. Join a global logistics leader committed to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 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 experience.
• CPIM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inventory function and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Train and motivate staff; evaluate performance and development.
• Support DEI programs and inclusive workplace practices.
• Identify analytics to improve the planning process.
• Lead annual cost planning with accuracy and transparency.
• Oversee discrepancies via cycle counts and adjustments.
• Implement loss prevention programs to reduce shrinkage and risk.
• Create SOPs for inventory roles and documentation.
• Drive KPIs and create action plans for issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

5S

Cycle counts

Data analysis

DEI programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

WMS

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 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) 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. Onsite

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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.