Contract Logistics Inventory Manager

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 McDonough, Georgia!

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. Your typical shift will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. 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.

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