Cluster Road Logistics Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Singapore seeks a candidate to lead operations and business development. The successful applicant will manage customer relationships, oversee profit and loss, and optimize processes in line with corporate guidelines. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated commercial acumen, proven P&L experience, and a track record in operational efficiency. A commitment to diversity and equal opportunity is emphasized, reflecting the company's inclusive culture and dedication to candidate support.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead logistics businesses with sustainable revenue growth.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to implement standardized processes and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and support new business and key account management.
• Ensure operational excellence by continuously optimizing processes.
• Hold full profit and loss responsibility for national business fields.

Skills

Commercial acumen

P&L responsibility

Operational efficiency

Customer-centric solution development

Team leadership

Market dynamics understanding

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

Business and Product Development

• Acquire and support the acquisition of new business, including key account management.

• Strengthen customer relationships and grow the existing customer base.

• Lead and support the business development process, including tender analysis, solution design, costing, pricing, and service offering development.

• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.

• Analyze and evaluate Merger & Acquisition (M&A) opportunities.

• Lead transport subcontractor management to execute global carrier initiatives effectively.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure efficient and effective operations by continuously optimizing processes in line with corporate standards, guidelines, and performance targets.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational and management reporting systems.

• Develop staff competencies and foster synergies between Overland (FO) and Distribution (FD) businesses.

• Support other business fields by sharing expertise to enhance service quality and profitability.

Profit Development

• Hold full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for national FO and FD business fields.

• Monitor annual budgets and initiate corrective actions to address performance deviations.

Solutions & Project Management

• Supervise and approve customer solution proposals.

• Oversee and manage project implementation to ensure successful delivery.

People Leadership

• Demonstrate strong leadership competencies to effectively lead, motivate, and develop direct reports.

• Ensure all staff adhere to professional behavior and ethical standards as defined in the Company Code of Conduct.

• Ensure direct reports receive proper induction and ongoing training to meet role responsibilities and KPIs.

• Motivate the team to be proactive, engaged, and enthusiastic in service delivery.

• Ensure clear, timely, and consistent communication of company, business, and team information.

What we would like you to bring

• Demonstrated ability to lead national logistics businesses with strong commercial acumen, delivering sustainable revenue growth and margin improvement in line with KN strategy.

• Proven experience with full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and execution of corrective actions to meet financial targets.

• Strong capability in driving operational efficiency through standardized processes, continuous improvement, and adherence to KN corporate guidelines and performance frameworks.

• Expertise in customer-centric solution development, tender management, pricing, and contract negotiation, with a track record of winning and retaining strategic accounts.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, fostering collaboration across FO and FD while upholding KN leadership behaviors, ethics, and Code of Conduct.

• Strong understanding of market dynamics, competitor landscape, subcontractor management, and strategic initiatives (including M&A assessment) to support long-term business growth.

What's in it for you

As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regards to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

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.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.