Contract Logistics Specialist- Cycle Counter

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.

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The Inventory Cycle Counter is responsible for cycle counting, returns, damages, inventory of all products in the warehouse, working with client and OEM's regarding transfers of products utilizing a forklift, reach truck, order picker or other heavy material handling equipment. Understands systems and processes of all internal operation & the dynamics of all material movement within the facility. Identify issues or situations that may affect the overall accuracy of the inventory, and to communicate those observations to the rest of the of the inventory team. The Inventory Cycle Counter can be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, verification, shipping/manifesting and other various duties as assigned to ensure the full and efficient operation of the Distribution Center.

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

How you create impact

• Accurately identify product and packaging dynamics.
• Use system tools to verify locations within the warehouse for preliminary issue resolution.
• Identify conditions within the facility that are contributing to inventory inaccuracies.
• Cross train in all internal operations to understand all aspects of material flow within the warehouse.
• May be required to stack pallets and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Use MH Equipment to move and store materials within the warehouse.
• Maintain warehouse clean and free of debris at all times.
• Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive, but not limited, to OSHA, DOT, EPA and other government agencies. Certification required to handle any hazardous material(s).
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Requirements

• High School or Technical degree
• 1 year+ prior experience in inventories of a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ideal candidate will have working knowledge and understanding of WMS systems.
• Proven basic math skills at the high school level.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written English to perform essential job functions and adhere to safety requirements
• Ability to communicate detailed observations of inventory concerns in a timely manner.
• Ability to learn fundamental to intermediate aspects of current WMS and utilize for issue

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. .

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.

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.