What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Sea Logistics Healthcare and Perishables Manager position at Kuehne+Nagel?
It's more than a job
With a career at Kuehne Nagel, you'll drive business growth by developing strategic customer relationships, identifying market opportunities, and delivering innovative logistics solutions. Your work will help build reliable healthcare supply chains that ensure critical products reach those who depend on them. At Kuehne Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine.
How you create impact
The National Sea Logistics Healthcare and Perishables Manager is responsible for leading and growing Kuehne Nagel's U.S. Reefer Perishables and Healthcare services, driving business development, customer experience, operational excellence, and overall profitability. This role oversees the Perishables Development and Reefer Trade teams, while serving as a key partner in supporting Healthcare Key Account Management (KAM) and Global Key Account Management (GKAM) initiatives. The position plays a critical role in tender management, quality compliance, staff development, and customer satisfaction, collaborating closely with global counterparts to deliver industry-leading solutions and service excellence across the perishable and healthcare logistics sectors. The National Sea Logistics Perishables Manager also ensures adherence to healthcare quality standards, training requirements, and applicable Good Practice (GxP) guidelines to support the safe and compliant movement of sensitive cargo.
What's in it for you
Kuehne Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.
Kuehne Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.
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.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
With a career at Kuehne Nagel, you'll drive business growth by developing strategic customer relationships, identifying market opportunities, and delivering innovative logistics solutions. Your work will help build reliable healthcare supply chains that ensure critical products reach those who depend on them. At Kuehne Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine.
How you create impact
The National Sea Logistics Healthcare and Perishables Manager is responsible for leading and growing Kuehne Nagel's U.S. Reefer Perishables and Healthcare services, driving business development, customer experience, operational excellence, and overall profitability. This role oversees the Perishables Development and Reefer Trade teams, while serving as a key partner in supporting Healthcare Key Account Management (KAM) and Global Key Account Management (GKAM) initiatives. The position plays a critical role in tender management, quality compliance, staff development, and customer satisfaction, collaborating closely with global counterparts to deliver industry-leading solutions and service excellence across the perishable and healthcare logistics sectors. The National Sea Logistics Perishables Manager also ensures adherence to healthcare quality standards, training requirements, and applicable Good Practice (GxP) guidelines to support the safe and compliant movement of sensitive cargo.
- Lead the growth and development of Kuehne Nagel's U.S. Perishables and Healthcare Sea Logistics portfolio.
- Partner with commercial teams to identify new business opportunities, expand existing customer relationships, and support tender activities to drive revenue growth.
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs and industry requirements.
- Champion a customer-centric approach by driving service excellence, quality standards, and operational performance across Perishables and Healthcare services.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure the reliable and compliant movement of temperature-sensitive and healthcare shipments.
- Support Healthcare Key Account Management (KAM) and Global Key Account Management (GKAM) initiatives to deliver consistent customer experiences and long-term customer satisfaction.
- Ensure adherence to healthcare quality standards, training requirements, and applicable GxP guidelines, including awareness of WHO, GDP, GSDP, and related industry standards.
- Drive overall business profitability and financial performance through effective pricing, bid management, and commercial decision-making.
- Monitor KPIs, revenue growth, and business results while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize costs, and support sustainable business growth.
- 10 years of Sea Logistics and freight forwarding experience.
- Expertise in healthcare, reefer, or perishable logistics sectors.
- Proven success developing growth strategies, leading complex commercial opportunities, and delivering tailored logistics solutions for strategic customers.
- Experience supporting RFQs, tenders, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and complex customer solutions.
- Track record of managing business performance, profitability, or financial objectives.
- Strong leadership capability in guiding teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders within a matrix organization.
- Deep understanding of healthcare logistics requirements, including GDP, GxP, and temperature-controlled supply chains.
- Ability to build executive-level customer relationships and champion the voice of the customer, turning strategic opportunities into momentum and results across the organization.
- Strategic mindset with a track record of identifying market opportunities and influencing business direction.
- Willingness to travel 20-30%.
What's in it for you
Kuehne Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.
Kuehne Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.
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.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.