Sea Logistics Processes & Systems Specialist

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking a candidate to support various teams including Customer Care and Sales. The role focuses on continuous process improvement, data analysis, and system implementation. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and system skills, including experience with SAP and advanced Excel. Opportunities for international exposure and professional growth are available.

Benefits

Global Exposure

People-Centric Culture

Learning & Development

Innovation & Sustainability

Rewards & Recognition

Stability with Agility

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous process improvement and data analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma diploma preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Customer Care, Sales, and Operational Care teams.
• Test and implement new systems as directed.
• Monitor KPI’s and drive high data quality.

Skills

Continuous process improvement

System understanding (SAP preferred)

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

How you create impact

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• To support the Customer Care, Sales and Operational Care teams through quality training and day-to-day process and systems support
• Test and implement new systems and processes as directed by your Manager
• To assist the Process & Systems National Manager with various projects
• To monitor KPI’s and drive high data quality, review and action plan together with stakeholders
• Assist with analysing, documenting and implementing centralisation and off-shoring of services
• Control data flow and continuously improve/create EDI/API interfaces between our TMS and external sources
• Review and maintain Compliance data for Products within Sea Logistics

What we would like you to bring

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in continuous process improvement (i.e., process mapping, data analysis)
• Lean Six Sigma diploma is preferred
• Ability to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds, levels, and business units
• Systems savvy and experience working within and understanding systems (SAP preferred), advanced MS Excel skills, data interfaces, EDI, API, SFTP
• Curious, solutions orientated, adaptive to change, flexible and able to bounce back from setbacks
• Experience within the Logistics industry is highly advantageous

Please note, as this role has regular interactions with our Corporate and Regional Teams, from time to time, you may be required to work outside of your standard working hours to align with regional/global time zones, so flexibility is required.

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.

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