Kuehne + Nagel

You will lead our International Supply Chain team, enabling our customers to optimize their supply chains through order management + sea transportation management solutions.

Your Role

Your primary objective is to execute the business strategy by minimizing operational risk + operating costs whilst optimizing service delivery + profit. You will do this in close collaboration with a variety of internal + external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives:

Your Responsibilities

• To build, empower + inspire a high performing + engaged team of International Supply Chain professionals
• Ensure the organization is resourced, trained, enabled + incentivized to attract, pursue, close, onboard, deliver, review, evolve + retain profitable business
• Create the national International Supply Chain business plan + implement key initiatives to structurally improve service quality, data integrity, customer retention, operational production unit cost, growth + profitability
• Continuously improve our product definition, value proposition, pricing, infrastructure + go-to-market strategy
• Actively participate in RFQ’s + customer engagements
• Successfully implement new business using the Global Customer Implementation Methodology (GCIM).
• Monitor financial performance of existing accounts + systemically optimize gross profit through cross selling, upselling, value engineering + total pricing
• Continuously measure, drive + improve performance of service delivery against Service Level Agreements + internal data quality + timeliness targets

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international supply chain management, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and compliance.