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KN GS Site Manager

It's more than a job

At Kuehne+Nagel, the role of KN GS Site Manager places you at the forefront of one of our most strategic and fast-growing GS locations. Based at the Atrina Center in Thessaloniki, KN GS SKG has evolved into a major multifunctional hub supporting Air Logistics, Sea Logistics, Customs and GIT, with more than +550 FTEs and increasing organizational complexity. As the site transitions into a standalone legal entity, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring operational consistency, strategic alignment and sustainable growth across all BU/FU activities. 

 
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How you create impact

As the KN GS Site Manager, you will be responsible for leading, aligning and strengthening the strategic, operational and administrative performance of the GS organization at a national level. In this role, you will: 

 

  • Drive the continuous improvement of the KNX (customer and employee experience) and lead the implementation of KNX initiatives. 
  • Support the successful delivery of BU/FU offshoring plans, fostering strong collaboration between GPOs, BU/FU operations and country teams. 
  • Ensure operational consistency by aligning BU/FU units to create a collaborative environment that enables sustainable growth. 
  • Oversee the general, administrative management of the country organization, including ensuring full understanding and adherence to relevant local legislation. 
  • Represent the company legally and publicly, ensuring full compliance with internal and external regulations. 
  • Lead the KN GS site leadership team through coaching, target setting, performance management and cross-functional alignment. 
  • Act as a key escalation point for stakeholders within a global matrix environment, ensuring smooth collaboration and decision-making. 
  • Contribute actively to financial target and forecast discussions, ensuring alignment with BU/FU strategic directions.
  • Implement and localize global strategy, while developing BU/FU specific approaches to support GS transformation and operational excellence.

What we would like you to bring

  • 10+ years of leadership experience (leading leaders). 
  • 3 - 5 years P&L ownership. 
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in freight forwarding or logistics. 
  • Strong BU/FU stakeholder management within a matrix organization. 
  • Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills. 
  • High business acumen and financial analytical capability. 
  • Ability to build and develop high performing teams. 
  • Proven ability to drive cross functional alignment and organizational change. 
  • Excellent command of Greek and English as working languages. 

What's in it for you

  • A strategic leadership role within one of the largest and fastest growing GS locations globally. 

  • Opportunity to shape and strengthen an organization by transitioning into a standalone legal entity. 

  • Direct influence on strategic initiatives that enhance customer and employee experience. 

  • Lead teams supporting largescale BU/FU offshoring and operational transformation. 

  • Engage with international stakeholders and contribute to global and regional decision making. 

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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