Inventory Lead - 1st Shift - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Kuehne & Nagel Logistics, Inc. • Southaven, MS

37d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine. Reporting to a Manager, you will have general responsibility for coordinating and supervising daily logistics activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of your assigned area. You will work Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm and will be paid weekly at $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees