Kuehne + Nagel

Area Contract Logistics Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$90K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 10-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, or operations.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site operations.
  • Demonstrated success with P&L ownership and financial performance management.
  • Strong track record of achieving and improving KPI performance, quality, and safety standards.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and senior-level leaders.
  • Background in client relationship management and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize all client supply chain operations for efficiency and service delivery.
  • Oversee productivity, quality, and safety standards according to company and customer needs.
  • Achieve operational excellence through KPI tracking and a robust Safety and Quality culture.
  • Provide strategic direction, development, and coaching to leadership teams.
  • Foster an inclusive and performance-driven workplace culture.
  • Manage the U.S. P&L, including budgeting and performance monitoring.
  • Drive organic account growth by identifying and implementing value-add opportunities.

Benefits

  • Stability and international career growth opportunities in logistics.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits package.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Excellent training programs for professional development.
  • Dynamic and interesting global work environment.
Full Job Description
Area Contract Logistics Manager

How you create impact

Operational Management
  • Lead and optimize all client supply chain operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and high-quality service delivery.
  • Oversee productivity, quality, and safety standards in alignment with company and customer requirements.
  • Ensure operational excellence through KPI achievement, target setting, and a strong culture of Safety and Quality.

Leadership
  • Provide strategic direction, development, and coaching to leadership teams.
  • Foster an innovative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture.
  • Hold leaders accountable for operational and financial results.

Financial Oversight
  • Manage full U.S. P&L, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
  • Maximize client profitability across existing operations.

Strategic Growth
  • Drive organic account growth by identifying and implementing value-add opportunities.
  • Support acquisition of new business and new logos.
  • Implement automation strategies for key clients and teams.


What we would like you to bring

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.


Experience
  • 10-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, or operations.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site operations.
  • Demonstrated success with P&L ownership, budgeting, and financial performance management.
  • Strong track record of achieving and improving KPI performance, quality, and safety standards.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams, including senior-level leaders.
  • Background in client relationship management and supporting organic and new business growth.
  • Experience implementing automation, process improvement, and technology-driven operational enhancements.


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.

This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

About Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company that provides airfreight, sea freight, and contract logistics services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 83,000 employees. The company's customers include companies in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
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