Contract Logistics Inventory Supervisor

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Inventory Supervisor 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 Cranbury, NJ location is looking for a new inventory Supervisor to join our Contract Logistics team.

How you create impact

As the Inventory Supervisor you will lead the Inventory Control function for a 180,000 sq ft DC with ~28,000 locations and ~5,000 SKUs of skincare products. You will own cycle counting strategy, lot/expiry management (FEFO), and WMS data integrity to sustain accuracy while meeting cosmetics GMP expectations.

• Design and run ABC/control group/random cycle counts; investigate variances and drive CAPA to reduce shrink and adjustments.
• Configure/operate WMS (Manhattan SCALE/Active) for locations, replenishment, RF, and lot/batch tracking; partner with IT for enhancements.
• Enforce FEFO and documented controls for expiry, quarantine/holds, damages, and returns; maintain recall readiness with full lot genealogy.
• Author SOPs and training compliant with FDA cosmetics guidance and ISO 22716 for storage hygiene, documentation, and traceability.
• Publish IC KPIs and trends; lead cross‑functional huddles to align Receiving/Picking/QA/Finance.

What we would like you to bring

• 3+ years of experience in Inventory Control/DC operations;
• 2+ years supervising cycle count or IC teams.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• Must have Hands‑on expertise with Manhattan SCALE/Active or a similar WMS) and RF scanning in high‑SKU environments.
• Must have experience handling cosmetics/CPG with lot & expiry controls and SOPs aligned to FDA/ISO 22716.

“The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency toward 5S in the workplace.”

What's in it for you

At 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. The target salary range for this position is between $60,000.00 and $64,000.00. Base salary 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-MB1

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.

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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