Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kuehne+Nagel is a global logistics company whose Contract Logistics team designs, manages, and optimizes solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. The Logistics Program Manager manages project plans for new business start-ups and special projects, oversees project controls, manages risks and scope, leads project teams, maintains client relationships, and provides timely status reporting.
Responsibilities
- Develop project plans and recommendations in support of KN/Customer objectives and lead implementation; track and report on the status of the project
- Develop rapport with client management and maintain strong working relationships. Successfully manage customer expectations
- Direct members of the respective project teams during the course of each implementation phase; the number of team members will typically vary between 3 and 15
- Control and monitor project effectiveness; update project plan as necessary
- Manage project scope and ensure change control process is adhered to
- Identify, track, manage and mitigate project issues and risks
- Develop escalation process to channel issues and concerns to appropriate parties
- Represent KN in meetings with external parties including client, consultants, vendors, and others
- Provide regular project communications and timely status reports, as well as align goals, objectives and priorities within the team
Skills
- • 3-5 years' management experience in a warehouse environment or as a Project Manager
- • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics or related field or equivalent work experience required
- • The ability to create and manage work plans and timelines and handle multiple priorities is essential
- • Must work well in a collaborative team environment and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with customers, peers and senior management
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
- • Up to 50% tavel may be required
- Working knowledge of financial reporting systems
- • Working knowledge of Warehouse & Transportation Management Systems (WMS & TMS)
- • Working knowledge of financial reporting systems
- “This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.”
- • Six Sigma Certification and understanding of LEAN program methodologies preferred
Benefits
- A dynamic global work environment
- Opportunities for excellent training programs
- Career mobility
- Health and welfare benefits
- A 401k retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Incentive compensation for eligible roles
- A safe, stable environment
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