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.
You are responsible for leading the warehouse team by directing a diverse inhouse and subcontracted workforce to manage the throughput of customer products, creating a safe working environment and complying with all necessary government/country requirements.
How you create impact
- Oversee overall performance of the allocated CFS site, including warehouse, office operations, and information systems.
- Lead, develop, and motivate warehouse employees, ensuring equitable work distribution and monitoring subcontractor performance.
- Plan, direct, and implement warehouse operations, administration, and customer service to meet productivity and service goals.
- Manage storage capacity utilization, throughput, inventory, and contingency procedures, especially during peak seasons.
- Coordinate internal and external activities to ensure service quality, while collaborating with our QSHE team to maintain safety and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement projects, operational excellence, and process optimization, while supporting perishable and healthcare cargo handling, air cargo security (RACA), and freight forwarding compliance.
- Demonstrate strong communication, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution skills, with proficiency in KN operating models, forklift operation, data systems, and stakeholder engagement.
What we would like you to bring
- Oversee overall performance of the allocated CFS site, including warehouse, office operations, and information systems.
- Lead, develop, and motivate warehouse employees, ensuring equitable work distribution and monitoring subcontractor performance.
- Plan, direct, and implement warehouse operations, administration, and customer service to meet productivity and service goals.
- Manage storage capacity utilization, throughput, inventory, and contingency procedures, especially during peak seasons.
- Coordinate internal and external activities to ensure service quality, while collaborating with our QSHE team to maintain safety and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement projects, operational excellence, and process optimization, while supporting perishable and healthcare cargo handling, air cargo security (RACA), and freight forwarding compliance.
- Demonstrate strong communication, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution skills, with proficiency in KN operating models, forklift operation, data systems, and stakeholder engagement.
What's in it for you
Along with a competitive remuneration package, we want to make sure our employees are motivated in all aspects. Here in Kuehne+Nagel Australia, we pride ourselves in taking care of our employees with benefits such as:
- Corporate rates for Private Health Care Insurance
- Free Flu Vaccination Program
- Inclusive Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy to support all parents
- Attractive long-service awards
- Novated leasing
- Charity and volunteering events
- Flexible work arrangements
- And more!
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference, apply now and become a part of our dynamic team!
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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