Logistics IT Systems Senior Engineer

Kuehne Nagel; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel seeks a Senior Logistics Systems Engineer in the United States to design, implement, and optimize IT systems powering contract logistics across WMS, ERP, and TMS. You will drive end-to-end delivery, architecture standards, and global team coaching to ensure reliable go-lives and continuous improvement.

You will lead pre-sales engagements, craft scalable solutions, and manage complex RFP responses while delivering measurable value to customers and operations teams nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent work experience.
• 4–10 years in Contract Logistics or 3PL.
• 3–5 years of operations experience with consumer goods.
• 3–5 years WMS experience, preferably Blue Yonder, JDA, or RedPrairie.
• 2–5 years Leadership experience (direct or virtual).
• 2–5 years as Senior IT Solutions Designer Specialist.
• 2–5 years Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer discovery and architect scalable contract logistics IT solutions, including NFRs, SCTs, ROM/DFE for RFPs and automation strategies.
• Own full lifecycle delivery across WMS, ERP, and TMS including build, integration, testing, cutover, and hypercare for go-lives.
• Ensure operational readiness with documentation, runbooks, knowledge transfer, and L3 support; drive proactive problem management.
• Establish scalable standards through reusable architecture and IaC; coach global teams and ensure quality across implementations.

Skills

Solution design

Pre-sales

WMS

ERP

TMS

Leadership

Project management

IaC

L3 support

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Blue Yonder

JDA

RedPrairie

Job description

It's more than a job

As a Senior Logistics Systems Engineer at Kuehne+Nagel, you will design, implement, and optimizes IT systems that power contract logistics operations, ensuring seamless integration across warehouse management, transportation, and customer platforms. manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

How you create impact

• Pre-Sales, Solution Design & Customer Engagement: Lead customer discovery and architect scalable contract logistics IT solutions, owning Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs), Solution Concept Templates (SCTs), and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) / Detailed Financial Estimates (DFE) to deliver competitiveRequests for Proposal (RFPs)and automation strategies.
• End-to-End Solution Delivery: Own full lifecycle delivery across Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), including build, integration, testing, cutover, and hypercare to ensure successful, stable go-lives.
• Operational Excellence & Support Leadership: Ensure operational readiness through documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer, while providing Level 3 (L3) support and driving proactive problem management to maximize system reliability.
• Standardization, Governance & Capability Building: Establish and enforce scalable standards through reusable architecture and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), while coaching global teams and ensuring consistent quality across implementations.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor Degree in an Information Technology field or equivalent work experience
• 4-10 years Contract Logistics or 3PL experience required
• 3-5 years of operations experience dealing with consumer goods
• 3-5 years of WMS (Wharehouse Managment Systems) experience, preferably Blue Yonder, JDA, or Redprairie
• 2-5 years Leadership experience (direct or virtual)
• 2-5 years experience as a Senior IT Solutions Designer Specialist
• 2-5 years Project Management experience

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-remote

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.

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

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.