Strategic Logistics Solutions Lead

Kuehne Nagel; Bicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Route 2 Rewards programme

Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Solutions Manager to design innovative logistics solutions and lead complex projects across Sales, Operations and other functions. You will translate customer needs into commercially viable outcomes, build trusted advisor relationships, and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver value.

You will also mentor Solutions Analysts and drive projects from data gathering to cost development, ensuring solutions align with strategic goals and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering customer-focused logistics solutions that balance service excellence with operational efficiency.
• Advanced analytical skills, data modelling, scenario planning and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative and commercially competitive logistics solutions for both new and existing customers.
• Lead complex projects from data collection and analysis through to solution modelling, resource planning and cost development.
• Build strong partnerships with customers, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the solution design and presentation process.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, Property and other business functions to develop effective solutions.
• Create and validate resource plans using network design, warehouse sizing, labour planning and operational modelling tools.
• Develop robust financial models and P&L costings to support customer proposals and commercial decision-making.
• Support the preparation of compelling customer presentations and proposal documents that showcase the value of our solutions.
• Stay ahead of logistics industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices, sharing knowledge across the wider business.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Solutions Analysts, supporting both performance and career growth.
• Play a key role in securing new business opportunities, delivering solutions that drive customer success, business growth and long-term profitability.

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Solutions Manager to design innovative logistics solutions and lead complex projects across Sales, Operations and other functions. You will translate customer needs into commercially viable outcomes, build trusted advisor relationships, and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver value.

You will also mentor Solutions Analysts and drive projects from data gathering to cost development, ensuring solutions align with strategic goals and profitability.