Global AI Transformation Lead - Road Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel; Lyon; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Bike leasing / JobRad

Canteen / meals on site

Development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an experienced AI leader to drive Road Logistics AI transformation from concept to production. You will identify opportunities, design scalable AI solutions, and work with operations and IT to deliver measurable value globally.

Join a dynamic team for a flexible European location, contributing to governance, responsible AI, and enterprise-wide adoption of AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years delivering AI, ML, automation, or digital transformation solutions from concept to production.
• Strong expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, ML, optimization, and intelligent automation.
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools and platforms (Python, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Power Platform, LangChain, etc.).
• Proven track record designing, building, and scaling AI solutions with measurable business impact in logistics or operations-heavy environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, enterprise system knowledge (ERP, TMS), AI governance, and agile ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Drive Road Logistics AI transformation by identifying and prioritizing opportunities delivering measurable business value and scalable improvements.
• Evaluate business challenges and choose AI approaches (Generative AI, ML, automation, analytics).
• Design, build, and validate AI-powered proofs of concept, pilots, and MVPs to accelerate adoption.
• Define scalable architectures and ensure integration with existing processes and standards.
• Collaborate with operational teams and technology stakeholders to translate needs into practical AI solutions.
• Establish governance, quality, and performance frameworks while shaping a scalable AI operating model.

Skills

Generative AI

LLMs

NLP

Python

Azure AI Services

Azure OpenAI

Power Platform

LangChain

Automation

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Data Science / AI / Engineering

Tools

Python

Azure AI Services

Azure OpenAI

Power Platform

LangChain

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an experienced AI leader to drive Road Logistics AI transformation from concept to production. You will identify opportunities, design scalable AI solutions, and work with operations and IT to deliver measurable value globally.

Join a dynamic team for a flexible European location, contributing to governance, responsible AI, and enterprise-wide adoption of AI technologies.