Job Description
Contract Logistics Operations Manager

It's more than a job

You will start your journey in Gebze for the first 6–9 months to gain hands‑on operational experience. After this onboarding period, the role will transition to our new Çatalca warehouse, scheduled to open in 2027

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing client operations and administrative support to meet productivity and service goals. You will lead the warehouse team to ensure operational objectives are achieved, and you will manage effective control systems to ensure that service levels and operational performance targets are met within agreed cost, revenue, and profit parameters.

How you create impact

  • Deep dive into operation processes, their analysis, evaluation, monitoring and optimization (operational and administrative);
  • Ensure correct usage and constant improvement of the WMS and take part at Swiftlog Migration;
  • Optimization of operation space usage, MHE exploitation and storage options;
  • Interaction with customer and supplier, coordination of existing and new businesses (support Customer Onboarding);
  • Developing of controlling tools;
  • Ensures developing of client specific logistic solutions and compliance with Quality Safety Health Environment policies and requirements;
  • Support and realization of re-engineering and re-organization projects;
  • Responsible for implementation and maintaining of KN Production System and to drive the constant improvement process;
  • Perform all duties in compliance with Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Information Security standards, take on Emergency Team responsibilities when required, and carry out additional tasks assigned by management that align with your skills and qualifications.

What we would like you to bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (MBA is a strong advantage);
  • 2–5 years of experience in project management, leadership, and contract logistics operations;
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage complex operations;
  • Hands‑on experience optimizing warehouse processes and using WMS systems (Swiftlog exposure and Bonded Warehouse Operations knowledge is a plus);
  • A collaborative, customer‑centric mindset with strengths in adaptability, responsibility, and clear communication;
  • Fluency in Turkish and advanced English skills;
  • Flexibility to work varied hours and a valid driver’s license.

 

Because some stages of the hiring process are carried out in English, we kindly ask all applicants to upload their resume in English.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne + Nagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts

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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