Facilities jobs in United States

Optimizing supply chain operations, our contract logistics business unit provides end-to-end warehousing and distribution solutions for our customers. If you are excited about the prospect of lending your experience to create a seamless experience for our customers, this could be the ideal job for you.

Reporting to the Head of Contract Logistics Customer Development for Asia Pacific and working closely with the Global Real Estate and Facility Management team, you will be in charge of the Real Estate and Facility Management agenda.

1. Business Development
   • Implement real estate and facility management strategy for business development in agreement with corporate guidance.
   • Be responsible for sourcing the best facilities from both commercial and technical perspectives for all critical projects.
   • Support and guide the country teams to source the best facilities for all projects.
2. Facilities Management
   • Be accountable for facility management activities across the continent and ensure that processes are implemented and followed at a country level.
   • Summarize technical specifications for all projects and ensure these requirements are met before go-live for all critical projects.
3. Project Management
   • Guide country-specific project managers or get involved in the effective execution of real estate related projects.
   • Engage early and project manage built-to-suit projects, warehouse and office fit-out projects, and customer pursuits from concept to completion.
4. Portfolio Management
   • Advise on real estate trends and opportunities and develop practical actions to drive portfolio optimization (e.g., lease options/rights, changing market conditions, and consolidation opportunities), with support from International Property Consultants (IPC).
5. Sustainability
   • Lead, coordinate, and implement real estate and facility management-related sustainability projects at the country level for upcoming and existing facilities.

To be considered, you should have solid experience in real estate and facility management with exposure to warehousing or manufacturing. Strong business acumen will enable this role to provide strategic value in customer acquisition. Technical skills in facility management, excellent stakeholder management, and communication skills are pivotal.

We are looking for individuals with a proven track record in developing customer solutions, who are action-oriented and resourceful to join our dynamic warehousing and transportation environments. In return, you will gain access to professional development opportunities and international exposure in team-based surroundings. To find out why Kuehne+Nagel is the best place to advance your logistics career, start a conversation with us and click apply today!