Global Contract Logistics Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG; Bremen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

Job summary

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG in Bremen invites a Global Contract Logistics Sustainability Manager - Energy Optimization to lead the energy transition across our contract logistics network. You will shape global standards for energy efficiency, renewable energy and low-emission transport, partnering with sales, operations, and external providers.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in sustainability and energy management, a track record of international programs, and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sustainability, energy management, facility management, logistics.
• Expertise in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.
• Understanding of low-emission transport such as biofuels and EVs.
• Proven track record leading international programs.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the global energy transition strategy across Contract Logistics operations.
• Lead high-impact sustainability initiatives delivering measurable environmental and business outcomes.
• Drive investments in renewable energy solutions (solar, wind).
• Advance low-emission transport solutions including biofuels and electric vehicles.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and international teams across countries.
• Build partnerships with customers, suppliers and industry experts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and translate ideas into scalable solutions.
• Engage customers and teams across Facility Management, Distribution, Procurement, Communications, CL IT and ESG.

Skills

Sustainability

Energy management

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Cross-cultural collaboration

English fluency

Job description

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

As Global Contract Logistics Sustainability Manager - Energy Optimization, you will lead the energy transition across Kuehne+Nagel’s global Contract Logistics operations, delivering measurable value for our customers, people and business.

You will shape and implement global standards and initiatives covering energy efficiency, renewable energy and low-emission transport, while building strong partnerships across sales, operations, support functions and external providers.

By engaging customers and collaborating with teams including Facility Management, Distribution, Procurement, Communications, Universal Standards, CL IT, national sustainability champions and Corporate ESG, you will accelerate progress towards our sustainability goals and strengthen our market-leading energy and emissions solutions.

How you create impact

• Shape and drive the global energy transition strategy across our Contract Logistics operations.
• Lead high-impact sustainability initiatives that deliver measurable environmental and business outcomes.
• Drive investments in renewable energy solutions, including solar and wind technologies.
• Advance low-emission transport solutions such as biofuels and electric vehicles.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and international teams across multiple countries and functions.
• Build strong partnerships with customers, suppliers and industry experts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and transform innovative ideas into scalable, practical solutions.
• Join a global organization where your work will have a visible and lasting impact.

What we would like you to bring

• Extensive experience in sustainability, energy management, facility management, logistics, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions, including solar and wind technologies.
• Understanding of low-emission transport solutions, such as biofuels and electric vehicles.
• Proven track record of leading complex programs and driving change across international organizations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and organizational levels.
• Fluency in English and the ability to thrive in a global, fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you

We offer you a challenging position in a vibrant work environment where development and progress are a priority. Additional to opportunities for professional learning, you will work with cutting-edge IT systems. You will join an ambitious and dynamic team, within a pleasant and casual working climate.

• You start with an open-ended contract at a competitive salary, complemented with meal vouchers, hospitalization and group insurance.

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.