Cluster Air Logistics Perishable Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader in Dubai seeks a Cluster Air Logistics Perishable Manager. This role involves overseeing perishable logistics operations, driving strategic growth, and ensuring financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cold chain requirements and strong leadership abilities. Competitive salary and employee benefits await those who prioritize customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for development

Employee-friendly environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing perishable air logistics operations.
• Deep knowledge of cold chain requirements.
• Experience in product development and customer acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth by acquiring new customers and expanding relationships.
• Take full financial accountability for the perishable logistics segment.
• Ensure top-tier execution of daily perishable logistics operations.

Skills

Managing perishable air logistics operations

Market analysis

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Job description

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, 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 Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Join us in redefining excellence through strategic expansion, operational finesse, and cutting‑edge product development. As the Cluster Air Logistics Perishable Manager, you will take full ownership of the perishable logistics organization within the GCC+ cluster. Aligned with our global perishable strategy, your leadership will drive success across five key pillars: business development, operational excellence, P&L ownership, leadership, and product innovation. Collaborating closely with sales teams, local zone authorities, and the pricing/development organization.

How you create impact

• Drive strategic growth by acquiring new customers, expanding relationships with existing clients, and identifying market opportunities through trend and competitor analysis. Collaborate closely with internal teams and key global partners to shape perishable‑focused service offerings.
• Take full financial accountability for the perishable logistics segment across the cluster, including budget planning, performance monitoring, and cost management. Lead the P&L setup for new markets and ensure financial sustainability through proactive measures.
• Ensure top‑tier execution of daily perishable logistics operations, supporting procurement and carrier strategies—champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery across the cluster.
• Lead in alignment with KN’s culture and strategic roadmap. Inspire and manage teams, nurture internal talent pipelines, and serve as a role model in both leadership and knowledge‑sharing within the air perishables domain.
• Maintain strong alignment with key stakeholders, including Sales, Procurement, and international Group Companies. Guide and support country‑specific teams to implement unified strategies for customer growth and product development.

What we would like you to bring

• Proven track record in managing perishable air logistics operations, with deep knowledge of cold chain requirements, carrier management, and industry best practices.
• Skilled in market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and identifying new business opportunities. Experience in product development and customer acquisition is essential.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in alignment with company culture and strategic goals. Proven success in developing talent, fostering collaboration, and driving a high‑performance culture.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic is a plus.

What's in it for you

We offer an employee‑friendly environment for you to develop and grow to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast‑developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne + Nagel Group. If like us, you put customers at the heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.

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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