Global Road Logistics Artificial Intelligence Manager (m/f/d)

Kuehne+Nagel; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health promotion & supplementary ins.

Pension and asset-building support

Laptop and company phone

Bike leasing (JobRad)

Language courses & development program

Employee discounts

Team events

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an AI leader for Road Logistics to drive the AI transformation across processes and systems. You will design scalable AI solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity and quality.

The role requires deep expertise in AI technologies, strong stakeholder communication, and a track record of deploying AI in logistics or operations-intensive settings. Join a global team with international opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/DS/AI/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years delivering AI, ML, automation, or digital transformation from concept to production.
• Expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, ML, optimization, and automation.
• Hands-on with Python, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Power Platform, LangChain, and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive Road Logistics AI transformation with measurable business value.
• Evaluate challenges and select effective AI solutions.
• Design, build, validate AI PoCs, pilots, and MVPs.
• Define scalable architectures and integrate with systems.
• Collaborate with ops, process owners, and tech stakeholders.
• Establish governance and AI performance frameworks.

Skills

AI development

Machine learning

Automation

Stakeholder management

Python

Azure AI Services

LangChain

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/DS/AI/Engineering

Tools

Python

Azure AI Services

Azure OpenAI

Power Platform

LangChain

Job description

It\'s more than a job

As a member of the Road Logistics team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers\' promises. And by helping 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.

Turn AI innovation into operational excellence and help shape the future of Road Logistics by designing and scaling solutions that improve productivity, quality, and customer outcomes worldwide. Join our team from a flexible Kühne + Nagel location in Europe !

How you create impact

• Drive Road Logistics\' AI transformation by identifying, assessing, and prioritizing opportunities that deliver measurable business value, operational efficiency, and scalable process improvements.
• Evaluate complex business challenges and determine the most effective solution approach using Generative AI, machine learning, automation, analytics, or a combination of technologies.
• Design, build, and validate AI-powered proofs of concept, pilots, and minimum viable products to accelerate innovation and business adoption.
• Define scalable solution architectures and ensure seamless integration with existing processes, systems, and enterprise technology standards.
• Collaborate with operational teams, process owners, and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into practical, impactful AI solutions.
• Establish governance, quality, and performance frameworks while shaping the future Road Logistics operating model through innovative, responsible, and scalable AI applications.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, or digital transformation solutions from concept through production deployment.
• Strong expertise across AI technologies, including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), NLP, machine learning, optimization, and intelligent automation, with the ability to select the right approach for a business challenge.
• Hands‑on experience with AI development tools and platforms such as Python, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Power Platform, LangChain, or similar technologies, as well as automation and workflow solutions.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and scaling AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact, ideally within logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, transportation, or other operations‑intensive environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, combined with knowledge of enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, TMS), AI governance, responsible AI principles, and agile ways of working in global, cross‑functional organizations.

What\'s in it for you

• Flexibility: flexible working hours for a good work-life balance
• Health promotion: sports and wellness offers, supplementary company health insurance, bicycle leasing with JobRad, advisory services on e.g. work-life balance, location‑specific promotions
• Capital‑forming benefits: Support for asset accumulation in the areas of retirement provision, bank savings plans and investment funds
• Equipment & working environment: laptop and company mobile phone, parking facilities, good public transport connections, free water, coffee and fruit, canteen
• Perspective: Training offers for professional and personal development, such as Language Courses and Development Programs
• Discounts: various discounts at numerous cooperation partners from the fields of fashion, leisure, electronics, living & Co.
• Teamwork: familiar working atmosphere in a large company, various team and company events, advertising program for new employees incl. bonus

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.