Description

National Project Logistics Operations Manager

It's more than a job

In an administrative role at Kuehne+Nagel, tasks such as managing office operations or coordinating schedules certainly contribute to your team's success, but they also provide meaningful moments for people around the world. Because your attention to detail supports your colleagues to perform at their best, such as ensuring the timely and seamless transport of hearing aids and advanced medical devices that change lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work contributes to more than we imagine.

You will be part of our Project Logistics team, adding your expertise to the delivery of customer + operations.

How you create impact

The Operation Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of all project logistics and heavy-lift shipments within and out of Japan, acting as the primary technical gatekeeper for global network inquiries, and focusing on Vendor Management and Cost Control.

What we would like you to bring

• The Operation Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of all project logistics and heavy-lift shipments within and out of Japan, acting as the primary technical gatekeeper for global network inquiries, and focusing on Vendor Management and Cost Control.
• This role leads the operational team to ensure high-quality service delivery, strict cost management, operational excellence and maximized profitability through strategic procurement and rigorous onsite supervision.
• The operation manager leads professional development of staff while enabling the General Manager to focus on strategic business expansion.

What's in it for you

• Your interpersonal + commercial skills, along with your customer focus will be the key to your success.
• You have been selected for this role for your drive to excel; because you possess the key attributes we are looking for.

Who are we

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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