Contract Logistics Automation Lead Engineer ML-N

It's more than a job

The Head of Automation for Contract Logistics will be responsible for the overall warehouse automation program cross-vertically for the assigned continent/region. This person will work with both the continental teams and the country teams (within region) to deliver automation design, systems testing & validation, and automation operations support.

This role will most specifically service the continental teams in the delivery of highly-complex projects involving high levels of automation/mechanization from design through hypercare.

How you create impact

• Lead the regional automation strategy and roadmap, aligning initiatives with global priorities and business growth
• Own endtoend delivery of automation programs, from opportunity identification and solution design through testing, deployment, and hypercare
• Partner with country, continental, and crossfunctional teams to integrate scalable automation solutions across operations
• Establish automation standards, governance, and best practices, while managing vendor strategy and solution performance
• Drive successful golives, performance tracking, ROI realization, and continuous improvement of automation capabilities

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field (master's degree preferred)
• 5-10 years' experience leading largescale automation, digital transformation, or systems implementation programs in complex operational environments
• 2-5 years' experience working in an international capacity with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared objectives
• Experience operating in matrixed, regional, or global organizations
• 5-10 years industry experience in Contract or 3rd party logistics
• 2-5 years expertise in fast moving Consumer Goods
• 2-5 years Pharmaceutical & Healthcare systems experience
• 2-5 years strong understanding of High-Tech solutions
• Strong commercial acumen - deep understanding of customer requirements, translated into the solutions and teams

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.#LI-remote

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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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