National LTL/FTL Operations Manager
It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne\+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne\+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne\+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that shipments move efficiently while delivering high\-quality service to customers. Your contribution goes beyond transportation — you help drive operational excellence, sustainable growth, and strong carrier partnerships in a fast\-moving logistics environment. At Kuehne\+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
How you create impact
As National LTL/FTL Operations Manager, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence and profitable growth across the national LTL/FTL business. You will ensure seamless transportation operations, high service quality, and continuous productivity improvements while developing a strong and sustainable carrier network. Acting as a key interface between Operations, Sales, and external partners, you will support business growth initiatives, strengthen customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance with company standards and operational best practices.
What we would like you to bring
- Drive profitable growth and operational performance within national LTL/FTL operations
- Ensure high service quality and effective deviation management to improve customer satisfaction
- Improve operational processes and increase productivity within dispatch and operations teams
- Develop and manage a strong carrier management strategy with subcontractors and transport partners
- Support Sales teams by enabling operational solutions for new business opportunities
- Monitor operational KPIs, analyse performance trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company standards, operational procedures, and quality requirements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to strengthen operational efficiency and service reliability
- Strong European LTL/FTL market knowledge and operational experience
- Solid understanding of national LTL/FTL transportation and logistics operations
- Experience working with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and MS Office applications
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to identify and implement operational improvements
- International and open\-minded approach beyond domestic operational standards
- Strong teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities across all organisational levels
- Hands\-on mentality with the ability to react effectively in challenging operational situations
- Strong communication, problem\-solving, and organisational skills in a fast\-paced environment
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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Contact
Joana Dias
\+49 160 97760799
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