National Air Logistics Operational Care Manager
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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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It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
As our National Air Logistics Operational Care Manager, you will lead multiple operational teams (over 80 FTE) and drive operational excellence across our Air Logistics organization in the Netherlands. In this role, you will collaborate with our global Kuehne+Nagel network, shape strategy implementation, and make a direct impact on customer experience and business growth.
How you create impact
Lead and develop operational teams, including Revenue Care, Customs, Warehouse, and local QSHE departments
Drive operational excellence and efficiency through process management and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage P&L and ensure strong financial performance
Maintain and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders; collaborate with cross-functional teams nationally and internationally to support commercial growth
Implement Air Logistics strategies, standards, and best practices across the organization
Promote company values and contribute to employee engagement and culture initiatives
What we would like you to bring
Proven experience and solid understanding of logistics operations and processes, ideally within Air Logistics
Leadership and people management experience, with strong decision-making skills
Excellent communication abilities and commercial acumen
Strong analytical and business management skills, including P&L knowledge
Experience with change management, escalation handling, and driving performance improvements
Familiarity with ERP or workflow systems
What's in it for you
In addition to an excellent salary, we also offer a good pension scheme. You will have 24 vacation days and 3.5 atv days and you have the option to buy additional days. We work in a flexible working schedule whereas your private life- work balance is optimal, including the possibility to work via home office days. You will start with an annual contract, and if everyone is satisfied, resulting in a permanent employment afterwards. Kuehne+Nagel is a good and reliable company, therefor a VBG is requested at the start.
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