Air Logistics Warehouse Manager
How you create impactAs the National / Area Air Logistics Warehouse Manager, you will provide leadership and direction for air logistics warehouse operations, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient movement of cargo while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Your Responsibilities- Lead and oversee all air logistics warehouse and distribution operations within the assigned area or country.
- Ensure adherence to company procedures, service standards, quality requirements, and safety regulations.
- Develop, coach, and mentor warehouse leaders and operational teams to achieve performance goals.
- Drive operational efficiency through workforce planning, productivity improvements, and optimized resource utilization.
- Maintain inventory accuracy, system integrity, and efficient cargo flow throughout warehouse operations.
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational performance.
- Manage operational KPIs related to productivity, quality, cost control, customer service, and compliance.
- Partner closely with Gateway, OCC, Customs, Transportation, and cross-functional business teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, aviation, and industry requirements, including applicable certifications and licenses.
- Lead warehouse expansions, relocations, facility improvements, and business implementation projects as required.
- Support sustainability initiatives, customer audits, and strategic growth opportunities.
What we would like you to bring- 5-10 years of experience in air logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, or supply chain operations.
- Proven success leading warehouse operations and managing direct and virtual teams across multiple locations.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory control, operational reporting, and air cargo warehouse processes.
- Solid understanding of safety, security, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience driving process improvement initiatives, operational excellence, productivity gains, and cost management programs.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, budgeting, and project management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to prioritize, adapt, and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative and inspiring leader who develops high-performing teams and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
- Customer-focused with a passion for operational excellence and delivering exceptional service.
- Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in the local language and working knowledge of English.
What's in it for youAt 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-SB1
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