Job Summary: Manage logistics operations, transportation, and inventory while ensuring quality standards and cost efficiency, with emphasis on continuous improvement and team development. Key Highlights: 1. End-to-end logistics operations management 2. Focus on continuous improvement and identification of alternatives 3. Team development and coordination 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. ###### **** Supervise logistics operations at a business unit, including outbound transportation to customers, meeting deadlines and adhering to required quality and cost standards. Ensure maintenance of current processes while identifying operational improvement alternatives. Manage road transportation from warehouse to customer. Coordinate physical inventory. Monitor logistics market trends. **How you create impact** ------------------------- * Supervise logistics operations at a business unit, covering receiving, storage, dispatch, picking, and inventory—prioritizing, guiding, and assigning tasks, as well as resolving relevant operational issues; Ensure maintenance of current processes, monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions to meet agreed-upon customer requirements; Identify new operational improvement alternatives, developing and analyzing them; Track Operational Performance Indicators (KPIs) and conduct logistics studies to enhance overall warehouse performance; Manage road transportation from warehouse to customer, monitoring transport service providers’ performance, identifying issues (e.g., driver absences, truck shortages, accidents), and expediting corrective actions to guarantee agreed customer deadlines; Coordinate physical inventory, initiating actions to ensure its accuracy; Monitor logistics market trends by participating in trade fairs and industry events; Ensure all warehouse activities comply with K\+N policies; Coordinate the team under your responsibility, training staff, evaluating performance, and motivating employees; Contribute to implementation and maintenance of quality standards within your area of responsibility; Observe and respect KN’s values; Maintain strong client relationships; Provide feedback to leaders and coordinators; Ensure stock management, accuracy, and product shelf life; Ensure team management and development; Support the Coordinator; Operational meetings; Maintain strong client relationships; Management reporting; Timekeeping control; Feedback sessions; Monitor departmental KPIs; Ensure execution of W2W inventories; Ensure compliance with safety and quality rules; Develop action plans to resolve operational issues; Ensure out-of-scope activities are carried out; Commitment to QSHE standards and performance; observe and respect KN’s values; collaborate with quality policy and objectives. **What we would like you to bring** ----------------------------------- Proficiency in computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office suite and internal KN systems Knowledge of operational routines People management Results and KPI management **What's in it for you** ------------------------ At Kuehne\+Nagel, a career is more than you imagine—it’s an opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact. We foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace where every employee is valued, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential. **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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. Contact
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
