Area Road Logistics Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Hyderabad is seeking a Branch Manager – Road Logistics to lead our Hyderabad operation with end-to-end responsibility for P&L, customer management, people leadership and growth. This role blends operations (70%) with strategic initiatives (30%), aiming for excellence and profitability in a complex logistics landscape.

You will manage an established team, collaborate with internal and external partners, and drive service quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Road Transportation / Contract Logistics.
• Strong and proven experience in Trucking / Road Transportation Operations Management.
• Prior experience managing teams and leading people.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, commercial performance and business growth.
• Ability to balance operational execution with a broader strategic and commercial perspective.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience managing vendors, transportation partners and service delivery.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence while maintaining customer satisfaction and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall P&L and business performance of the Hyderabad branch.
• Lead day-to-day trucking and transportation operations, ensuring service quality, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Manage vendor and transportation partners to ensure consistent service delivery and operational performance.
• Own key customer relationships, proactively managing feedback, service issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the branch team, ensuring clear objectives, accountability and strong engagement.
• Drive commercial performance by identifying opportunities for business growth, customer acquisition and expansion.
• Work closely with the national organization and key stakeholders to deliver agreed financial, operational and strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, implement best practices and strengthen operational excellence.
• Support commercial activities including business opportunities, solution development, pricing and customer proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Road Transportation

P&L management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Business growth

Customer management

Vendor management

Operational excellence

Job description

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.

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.

We are looking for an experienced Branch Manager – Road Logistics to lead our Hyderabad business, with end-to-end responsibility for operational performance, customer management, people leadership and P&L. This is a predominantly operations-focused leadership role (70% Operations / 30% Strategic), with a strong mandate to ensure operational excellence while driving sustainable and profitable business growth. The role will manage an established team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver seamless customer service, strengthen relationships and identify opportunities to expand the business.

How you create impact

• Own the overall P&L and business performance of the Hyderabad branch.
• Lead day-to-day trucking and transportation operations, ensuring service quality, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Manage vendor and transportation partners to ensure consistent service delivery and operational performance.
• Own key customer relationships, proactively managing feedback, service issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the branch team, ensuring clear objectives, accountability and strong engagement.
• Drive commercial performance by identifying opportunities for business growth, customer acquisition and expansion.
• Work closely with the national organization and key stakeholders to deliver agreed financial, operational and strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, implement best practices and strengthen operational excellence.
• Support commercial activities including business opportunities, solution development, pricing and customer proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.

What we would like you to bring

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Road Transportation / Contract Logistics.
• Strong and proven experience in Trucking / Road Transportation Operations Management.
• Prior experience managing teams and leading people.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, commercial performance and business growth.
• Ability to balance operational execution with a broader strategic and commercial perspective.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience managing vendors, transportation partners and service delivery.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence while maintaining customer satisfaction and profitability.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact—on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us—personally and professionally—through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds—a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.

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.