It's more than a job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at KuehneNagel, 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 KuehneNagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. Challenge your talent and come onboard to live an extraordinary experience. Are you ready to ignite the future of logistics together? Join us as a National Air Logistics Gateway & Procurement and Carrier Manager. You will be responsible to develop the carrier portfolio, establish regular carrier business reviews and drive procurement programs designed to enhance KuehneNagel's competitiveness and profitability. In Addition, you will be responsible to manage the current gateway within the respective national and identify new gateway set ups if deemed beneficial for the company How you create impact - Leading the National Gateway and Procurement team and in accordance with the Global Gateway framework by GA-Xteam. Ensure operational excellence and development focus through-out the involved teams. - Establish and monitor KPI´s for the Gateway (s) in accordance with the corporate framework provided by GA-X team.Manage and own the Gateway P/L and implement necessary measures to control costs and meet overalltargets. - Evaluate, propose, and implement strategy for possible new Import and Export Gateways including "virtual" solutionswithout KN staff physically on-site - Review the current Gateway network and operations and make recommendations that would enhance/streamlineour operations in line with the Global Gateway standard - Assess line haul programs feeding/de-feeding the Gateways to look for areas of alignment and leverage that will drivefor faster transit times and cost benefits - Develop effective means to support business growth, through involvement in RFQs, frequent exchange with the DandSales community, participation in customer meetings as required to support discussion about capacitymanagement, routings, etc. - Build and maintain long-term relationships with our airline partners and with the GSA community and scout anddevelop new ones - Negotiate with and select carriers based on demand, rate, capacity, and service quality What we would like you to bring - Extraordinary leadership skills - Excellent negotiation skills - Strong decision making capabilities and high accountability; ability and willingness to decide on the basis of agreed criteria and to make decisions also in difficult situations - Ability to recognize industry and market trends and developments and to translate them into profitable business opportunities - In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms What's in it for you If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing center. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance program providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognize the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organization.Company Car: Enjoy a hassle-free commute with a company car. Who we are Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At KuehneNagel, 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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. Kuehne Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.