Inventory Specialist- China Grove

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily inventory checks and reconciling inventory discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and updating inventory management software or systems.
• Monitoring inventory levels and replenishing stock as necessary.
• Identifying slow-moving or obsolete inventory and making recommendations for disposal or clearance.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure the timely receipt and delivery of goods.
• Preparing inventory reports for management, including stock levels, ordering trends, and financial summaries.
• Conducting physical inventory counts and audits to ensure that inventory levels are accurate.
• Identifying and resolving any inventory-related issues or discrepancies before they become problems.
• Assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts for inventory levels and costs.
• Ensuring that inventory storage areas are clean, organized, and secure.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in inventory management software or systems.
• Basic math skills and the ability to perform calculations using computer programs.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with other departments and clients.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects, as well as to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends.
• Prior experience in inventory management, logistics, or a related field may be preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory management software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a forklift.

Benefits

• Great compensation and medical/dental benefits package.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent training programs.
• Fun and interesting global work environment.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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.