What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Transportation Manager position at Kuehne Nagel?
It's more than a job
Working in Trucking is all about moving goods, but at Kuehne Nagel, it is also about making a difference in people's lives. With us, you are a vital part of the supply chain that helps create everyday moments and unforgettable experiences for people around the world. For example, you'll make sure that fresh flowers arrive in perfect condition at the local florist to brighten someone's day. And that semiconductors arrive safely at the factory that builds medical devices that improve lives. At Kuehne Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine.
As a Warehouse Transportation Manager at Kuehne Nagel, you’ll oversee daily shuttle operations between our distribution center and our client’s manufacturing site. Your coordination ensures timely deliveries, smooth communication, and real-time problem solving that keeps supply chains moving. Your start time will be 6 AM, with flexibility required to meet evolving business needs. At Kuehne Nagel, your work drives more than logistics—it powers everyday success.
How you create impact
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.
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.
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.
Working in Trucking is all about moving goods, but at Kuehne Nagel, it is also about making a difference in people's lives. With us, you are a vital part of the supply chain that helps create everyday moments and unforgettable experiences for people around the world. For example, you'll make sure that fresh flowers arrive in perfect condition at the local florist to brighten someone's day. And that semiconductors arrive safely at the factory that builds medical devices that improve lives. At Kuehne Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine.
As a Warehouse Transportation Manager at Kuehne Nagel, you’ll oversee daily shuttle operations between our distribution center and our client’s manufacturing site. Your coordination ensures timely deliveries, smooth communication, and real-time problem solving that keeps supply chains moving. Your start time will be 6 AM, with flexibility required to meet evolving business needs. At Kuehne Nagel, your work drives more than logistics—it powers everyday success.
How you create impact
- Manage shuttle dispatch from KN distribution centers to the client’s manufacturing site.
- Serve as the primary contact for daily transportation operations and customer escalations.
- Coordinate with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse teams to ensure timely, compliant deliveries.
- Ensure adherence to DOT regulations and internal safety standards.
- Maintain clear communication across clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
- Oversee transport documentation from order initiation through billing.
- Report daily on service levels, exceptions, and operational performance.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Assist with training and onboarding of new dispatch staff as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in transportation management or logistics
- 3 years in transportation dispatch, scheduling, or logistics coordination
- 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
- Solid knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance standards
- Proficient in TMS platforms such as Swiftlog, or OTM
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible to work holidays as needed
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.
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.
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.
