Logistics Inventory Specialist

Shepherdsville, KYPermanentPosted Aug 5, 2026

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. 

 As an Inventory Specialist st Kuehne-Nagel, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, conducting cycle counts, investigating inventory discrepancies, and ensuring product availability to support efficient warehouse and operational performance. 

We currently have both 1st and 2nd shift available. Come join the team in Shepherdsville KY! 

 

How you create impact

  • Reconcile inventory and coordinate inventory procedures 
  • Implement programs to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location 
  • Process proper documentation to create a prompt credit transaction 
  • Perform weekly cycle counts and make system adjustments 
  • Maintain accurate records to help facilitate shortage detection 
  • Inspect and correct inventory diagnostics 
  • Follow health and safety policies that follow company and OSHA regulations 
  • Work overtime and weekends when needed and perform other tasks as assigned 

What we would like you to bring

•    High school diploma or equivalent 
•    2+ years of experience in inventory 
•    1+ years of experience operating material handling equipment 
•    1 year of experience with Microsoft Excel; can maintain complex spreadsheets 
•    Must be able to read and comprehend written English to perform essential job functions and adhere to safety requirements.
•    Able to lift up to 50 pounds

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. #LI-Onsite. 

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.

Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

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 review

 

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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