Kuehne + Nagel

Contract Logistics General Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics or related field required
  • Over seven years of Management experience in a 3PL environment with P&L responsibility in Automotive, Aerospace, or Technology sectors
  • Proficient in inventory control and cycle counts with a proven track record of accuracy
  • Strong planning, staffing, and budgeting skills
  • Effective relationship-building and leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Familiarity with materials handling equipment and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee overall warehouse performance, including operations and customer service
  • Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control all office and warehouse activities
  • Select, develop, and motivate warehouse employees
  • Assist top management in setting performance objectives and strategic planning
  • Communicate daily goals and important information effectively to all staff
  • Investigate and address Nonconformance Reports, implementing corrective actions as needed
  • Maintain best-in-class inventory controls.

Benefits

  • Stability in the logistics industry with opportunities for international career growth
  • Comprehensive medical/dental benefits packages
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Excellent training programs
  • A fun and interesting global work environment.
Full Job Description
Contract Logistics General Manager

As the General Manager you will be responsible for the overall performance of the warehouse, including operations, customer service, office operations and IT. You will plan, organize, staff, direct and control all office and warehouse activities. The selection, professional development, and motivation of all warehouse employees are key responsibilities. You will assist top management in establishing warehouse performance objectives and strategic planning. They are also accountable for achieving prescribed company objectives in regard to cost, productivity, customer service and profit.

How you create impact

Accountable to deliver a safe and secure facility that is well organized.

Attract, develop and retain high performing, diverse talent within the business; build future leaders through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Develop and communicate clear goals and expectations for their leadership team;

Support the hiring, onboarding, training and development of all warehouse staff.

Ensure daily goals, pertinent facility information and company-wide communications are clearly communicated to all staff members in a timely, effective manner.

Accountable for ensuring the appropriate processes are followed when identifying and investigating the root cause of Nonconformance Reports; ensures the implementation of Corrective Actions, if needed.

Maintain best in class inventory controls

What we would like you to bring

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics or related field required

Must have over seven (7) years of Management experience in a 3PL environment with P&L responsibility within the Automotive, Aerospace, or Technology sector

Working knowledge of Inventory control, cycle counts, and a proven track record of inventory accuracy.

Proficiency in planning, staffing, and budgeting

Develop effective relationships and provide leadership

Successful communication - written and verbal

Materials handling equipment and personal computers with good working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

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 great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite

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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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