Logistics Specialist - Inventory Clerk

Kuehne+NagelMississippi, United StatesOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

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.

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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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