Job Description

It's more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
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You will be part of our Contract Logistics team, adding your leadership expertise + operational skills to the delivery of Customer + Operational Excellence.
Your primary objective will be to support warehousing + distribution activities in accordance with the overall strategic plan focusing on operational excellence, creating + embedding a framework of continuous improvement across operational activities to both gain + retain customers.
How you create impact

• To upskill colleagues by delivering training on key productivity improvement tools + programs under the production system/KN Excellence banner.
• To plan for + implement all annual excellence certification activities for locations/sites under your scope; striving to achieve ever higher levels of operational excellence.
• To validate + assess continuous improvement projects with a focus on annual hard savings targets.
• To coach site managers + their teams in the skills needed to drive operational excellence activities.
• To lead deep dive value streaming analysis (DDVSA) events
• To deploy KN Excellence site certification road maps containing all 26 continuous improvement elements.
• To drive + monitor Kaizens for continuous productivity + quality improvements across operational activities.

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• Candidates with a background in manufacturing or warehouse operations are preferred
• MUST have minimum GREEN BELT
• MUST have project experience related to Green Belt like 7 QC Tool, Stability Test, Probability Test, Value Stream, Normality Check, Fish Bone Diagram and Hypothesis Test
• Strong communication skills are required
• Must be able to travel to warehouse locations

What's in it for you
At Kuehne+Nagel, you'll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact--on business, on customers, and on careers. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us--personally and professionally--through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds--a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.

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.

Skills Required