National Project Logistics Manager

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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As a member of the Project Logistics team, you will play a vital role in delivering some of the world's most complex and challenging projects. From transporting oversized industrial equipment and renewable energy components to supporting major infrastructure, mining, and energy developments, you will help keep global industries moving. Every project presents unique challenges, requiring innovative logistics solutions, precise planning, and seamless execution. At Kuehne+Nagel, our expertise enables progress where it matters most, and our contribution extends far beyond the cargo we move.

How you create impact

• Lead, develop, and strengthen the national Project Logistics organization.
• Inspire, coach, and develop employees to build a high-performing team culture.
• Drive sales growth and business development activities to increase market share and profitability.
• Oversee customer pricing, contract opportunities, and commercial performance.
• Ensure operational excellence and the successful delivery of Project Logistics services.
• Implement the global Project Logistics strategy and adapt it to local market needs.
• Manage business performance, including P&L responsibility, profitability, and cost control.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while staying ahead of market and industry trends.

What we would like you to bring

• Proven leadership experience within Project Logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of business development and sales success.
• Experience managing financial performance, including P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to drive profitability, pricing strategies, and cost management initiatives.
• Strong understanding of customer needs and market dynamics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into operational results.

What's in it for you

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Project Logistics within a leading global logistics organization. You will have the autonomy to drive business growth, build and develop a high-performing team, and influence strategic direction at a national level. Working alongside experienced professionals across multiple functions and regions, you will gain broad exposure to complex logistics projects while making a measurable impact on customer success, operational performance, and business profitability.

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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