About this role
National Sea Logistics Manager
It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
As National Sea Logistics Manager, you will lead the country's Sea Logistics business, driving commercial growth, operational excellence, carrier management, and team development. Working closely with local, regional, and global stakeholders, you will define and execute strategic initiatives that strengthen our market position while delivering outstanding customer value.
How you create impact
- Lead the country's Sea Logistics strategy, driving sustainable growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.
- Develop and strengthen customer relationships while supporting new business acquisition and key account management.
- Oversee carrier partnerships, rate negotiations, and procurement strategies in alignment with regional and global frameworks.
- Ensure operational excellence by driving productivity, process standardization, compliance, and service quality across all Sea Logistics activities.
- Take full ownership of the Sea Logistics P&L, including budgeting, cost control, productivity management, and financial performance.
- Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing teams while building a strong succession pipeline for future business needs.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and regional stakeholders to identify market opportunities and deliver customer-focused logistics solutions.
- Monitor market trends, competitive developments, and industry opportunities to support business growth and product innovation.
What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience within Sea Logistics, Freight Forwarding, or related logistics environments.
- Proven experience leading Sea Freight operations and commercial development initiatives.
- Strong understanding of budget management, P&L ownership, and financial performance management.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing teams in a dynamic, customer focused environment.
- Strong network and relationship management experience with ocean carriers and industry stakeholders.
- Excellent commercial acumen with strong negotiation, decision making, and problem solving capabilities.
- High customer orientation and the ability to translate market opportunities into business growth.
- Professional proficiency in English.
What's in it for you
Join a global market leader where your expertise will directly influence business performance and customer success. You will have the opportunity to lead a strategic business unit, collaborate with regional and global leaders, and make a visible impact on the growth of Sea Logistics within the country.
At Kuehne+Nagel, we invest in our people through continuous development opportunities, global career paths, and a culture that values entrepreneurship, collaboration, and leadership.
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.
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