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National Contract Logistics Operations Manager
Kuehne+Nagel
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Posted 9 days ago
About this role
It's more than a job As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade. Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee and optimize Contract Logistics operations across Ireland. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and continuous improvement while leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced logistics environment. How you create impact Lead and optimize Contract Logistics operations across multiple sites in Ireland. Ensure operational performance meets customer agreements, KPIs, and service expectations. Act as the senior escalation point for customer issues and drive effective resolutions. Support commercial activities including contract negotiations, renewals, tender reviews, and solution design. Manage operational budgets, cost control activities, and month-end performance reporting. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and operational efficiency across sites. Lead, develop, and engage operational teams to achieve productivity and quality objectives. Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence. What we would like you to bring Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a 3PL, warehousing, or logistics environment. Strong understanding of contract logistics operations and supply chain processes. Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple operational sites. Commercial acumen with experience managing customer relationships and contracts. Strong financial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills. Full driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally when required. What's in it for you A career path at Kuehne+Nagel Ireland is fast-paced and exciting, with opportunities for growth and learning; internal advancement is encouraged throughout the organisation. We are a Great Place to Work for the 11th consecutive year, reflecting the culture amongst our amazing teams who strive to go above and beyond every day. We pride ourselves on Diversity & Inclusion. We love to reward our employees even more and below are some of our excellent offerings in our generous Benefits package: Annual Salary review Bonus/Profit Share Generous Annual Leave allowances – including additional Birthday & Wellness day Additional Service Days Paid Sick Leave Company Pension Healthcare plan Bike to work scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Financial Advisory initiatives Paid Family leaves Recognition Awards Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing support 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.