National Sea Logistics LCL Manager

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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You will be part of our Sea Logistics team, adding your leadership expertise + skills to the delivery of Customer + Operational Excellence.

How you create impact

Your primary objective is to develop, implement and drive the local product + business development strategy for our less than full container load product (LCL).

You will do this by working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives.
 To drive sales + key account managers in developing LCL opportunities, regularly joining sales calls.
 To work with the customer care + operational care teams (CCL + OCC) ensure the dedication + expertise to meet customer demands is deployed.
 To ensure the profitability of the product, proactively following up on discrepancies.
 To upload + maintain LCL selling rates (MSR) to our designated system (KN Rates) to support our pricing department with quotations, in particular with tailor-made selling rates for important opportunities.
 To negotiate trucking + container freight station (CFS) rates according to optimize the yield of the product, with the best service provider available according to our standards.
 To provide regular LCL product training to all colleagues engaged in activities relating to your portfolio.
 To develop tailor-made solutions for customers based on the product portfolio.
 To maintain relationships with co-loaders.
 To optimize yields by managing cargo flows via the best transportation option(s).

What we would like you to bring

• Proven experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain management, with strong knowledge of Less than Container Load (LCL) operations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business development, support sales teams, and identify new LCL growth opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, rate management, profitability analysis, and vendor negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across sales, operations, customer service, and external partners.
• Experience in developing customer-centric logistics solutions and managing relationships with co-loaders and service providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize cargo flows, transportation options, and product yields.
• Proficient in logistics systems and rate management tools, with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and operational excellence.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us personally and professionally through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.

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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