Contract Logistics Distribution Solutions Engineer

Kuehne+Nagel; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in the United States seeks a results‑oriented Transportation Solutions professional to design, price, and implement value‑driven logistics strategies for complex multi‑modal networks. You will drive analysis, lead pricing discussions, and coordinate with Operations, Commercial, IT, and Finance to deliver winning proposals.

This role requires 5+ years of pricing and contract logistics experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to present to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transportation or contract logistics with data-driven solution design.
• Deep exposure to pricing, cost-to-serve, and performance analysis.
• Experience supporting large-scale customer solutions in a 3PL environment.

Responsibilities

• Own transportation solution design for final‑mile, middle‑mile networks with data-driven analysis.
• Develop carrier strategy, rate structures, and pricing governance.
• Lead lane- and zone-based pricing, cost modeling, and RFP support with cross-functional teams.
• Present value of solutions to customers and executives, ensuring alignment with tariffs and SLAs.
• Analyze cost, emissions, and timeline trade-offs across diesel and alternative fuels.

Skills

Data-driven analysis

Pricing strategy

Stakeholder communication

Project leadership

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Analytics, or equivalent experience

Tools

TMS tools

Pricing tools

Network modeling software

Job description

Overview

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. What we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world, shaping the flow of global trade.

Responsibilities

Transportation Strategy & Analytics

• Own and develop transportation solution strategies across final‑mile and middle‑mile networks using data‑driven modeling and scenario analysis.
• Assist with carrier strategy development, including rate structures, accessorial frameworks, surcharge management, and pricing governance.
• Evaluate carrier proposals and lane‑level pricing using parcel and LTL analytics, benchmark data, and cost modeling tools.
• Serve as the transportation solution and pricing authority in customer discussions and executive reviews.

Customer Solutions & Value Proposition

• Act as a key customer partner and solution expert with strong commercial and analytical credibility.
• Quantify solution value through cost‑to‑serve, network analysis, and service‑level impact, following customer‑specific pricing templates.
• Serve as primary solution contact for internal business development lead, working directly with customers from concept development through pricing sign‑off and operational handover.
• Compare cost, emissions, and timeline impact of different solutions for diesel versus alternative fuel options (RNG, BEV, etc.).

Tender, RFP & Pricing Leadership

• Lead transportation solution design for complex tenders with a focus on parcel, LTL, FTL, and shuttle pricing and implementation.
• Build and validate transportation cost models, including zone‑based parcel rate cards, LTL class‑based pricing, FTL, and shuttle operations.
• Perform lane‑, shipment‑, and SKU‑level pricing analysis to ensure rate accuracy and margin integrity.
• Partner with Operations, Commercial, IT, and Finance teams during RFPs to align pricing strategy, assumptions, and risk mitigation.
• Lead internal and external presentations to explain the benefits and value of the proposed solution.
• Review and validate parcel and LTL rate uploads, contract logic, and pricing rule execution in the TMS.

Network Design, Cost Modeling & Optimization

• Design and optimize zone‑skipping, pool points, consolidation, and shuttle networks using network modeling and simulation techniques.
• Analyze parcel and LTL density, weight breaks, dimensional impacts, and service commitments to optimize cost and performance.
• Ensure integration between inbound, fulfillment, and outbound flows with pricing consistency across modes, adhering to tariffs and contractual agreements.
• Drive continuous optimization initiatives using KPIs, variance analysis, and post‑implementation performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Analytics, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or contract logistics with deep exposure to data‑driven solution design, pricing and realization.
• 3+ years of experience within a 3PL environment, supporting large‑scale customer solutions focused on transportation and distribution.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions for complex tenders with hands‑on parcel and LTL pricing responsibility.
• Strong understanding of parcel and LTL pricing structures, including rate cards, accessorials, dimensional impacts, invoicing analyses, and service‑level trade‑offs.
• Understanding of TMS tools and integration, pricing tools and network modeling experience.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience in cost modeling, cost‑to‑serve analysis, profitability, and pricing validation.
• Strong communication, customer solution, and stakeholder presentation skills.

Health and GDP Experience Preferred

Experience in healthcare and GDP environments is preferred.

Benefits

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9. Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.

Additional Information

For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com.

About Kuehne+Nagel

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, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference.

EEO Statement

Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, and protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment). Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.