Junior Logistics Process Engineer – Warehouse Automation

Kuehne+Nagel; Mantova; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

International exposure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel invites applications for a Contract Logistics Process Engineer intern position at our Mantua campus. You will help design, analyze, and optimize warehouse processes, working with Operations, Quality, and Data Analysis teams to drive measurable improvements.

This role targets candidates early in their careers with an engineering, logistics or related background, eager to learn forecasting and reporting tools while applying basic process improvement methods.

Qualifications

• Applications from candidates at their first professional experience are welcome.
• Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related fields, or currently enrolled in a relevant academic program.
• Alternatively, ITS qualification or ongoing studies with a focus on logistics, supply chain or industrial/operational processes.
• Interest in warehouse operations, process analysis, continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Basic analytical skills and ability to work with operational data, KPIs and performance indicators.
• Good communication and organizational skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Good knowledge of English would be appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support the mapping and analysis of warehouse processes and assist in translating process maps into measurable drivers, costs and tariff components.
• Participate in shopfloor observations and data collection activities to understand process execution and identify practical improvement actions.
• Assist in identifying deviations from standard processes and gaps between expected and actual performance.
• Support analysis of productivity, quality and operational performance data to detect inefficiencies and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Process, Quality and Data Analysis teams to identify wastes and quick fix actions.
• Contribute to developing tools and dashboards that provide visibility on performance, workload trends and capacity gaps.
• Support creation and maintenance of forecasting tools to anticipate workload and capacity needs.
• Learn and apply basic process improvement and problem-solving methodologies under guidance of seniors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

English language

Education

Engineering / Logistics / Economics degree

ITS qualification or ongoing studies

Tools

Excel

Dashboards

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel invites applications for a Contract Logistics Process Engineer intern position at our Mantua campus. You will help design, analyze, and optimize warehouse processes, working with Operations, Quality, and Data Analysis teams to drive measurable improvements.

This role targets candidates early in their careers with an engineering, logistics or related background, eager to learn forecasting and reporting tools while applying basic process improvement methods.