It's more than a job 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.

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Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Mississauga, CA location is looking for a new Inventory Control Specialist to join our Contract Logistics team.

How you create impact Reporting to the Inventory Control Supervisor you will be accountable for continuously monitoring inventory accuracy, investigating root causes of inventory discrepancies, and leading physical inventory periodically.

• Investigate and identify the root cause of inventory variances
• Perform physical inventory procedures and cycle counts using material handlling equipment
• Direct customer interaction to resolve issues.
• Article / Location maintenance and set-up.
• Compile and submit month end reports to client as required
• Process claims and warehouse transfers
• Implement and monitor of countback process
• Maintain Over Short & Damage (OS&D) program
• Investigate and solve inventory discrepancies in WMS
• Identify High/Low risk discrepancies
• Investigate customer claims
• Manage physical inventory counts
• Client exit and deletion procedures

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What we would like you to bring

• 3+ years of logistics experience in 3PL Contract Logistics environment;
• 3+ years of inventory experience;
• Forklift license (Cherry Picker)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• High level of attention to detail
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime when necessary
• Proven ability to investigate, analyze and reconcile inventory discrepancies;
• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Intermediate MS office skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel skills – IF statements, macros, formulas, pivot tables and Vlookup, etc.)
• Understanding of Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), including how to prepare relevant data, contribute to performance analysis

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

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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