Road Logistics Carrier Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in the United States is seeking a Road Logistics Carrier Manager to optimize road freight operations, source carriers, and manage capacity to meet client requirements. You will negotiate rates, monitor KPIs, and build carrier partnerships while supporting strategic initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in trucking and TMS proficiency; a Bachelor's in a related field is preferred. The position offers a competitive base salary and benefits, with a base range of $70,000–$75,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business (preferred)
• 3+years of experience in transportation, Truckload brokerage, and managing FTL Shipments
• Deep understanding of Road transport regulations, FTL pricing, and carrier networks
• Expertise in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Excel
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Identify, vet, and contract with reliable carriers (asset-based and brokerage) to build a robust carrier network
• Negotiate spot market and contract rates to maximize profitability and minimize costs
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time pickup/delivery, safety compliance (DOT/FMCSA), and service reliability
• Build long-term partnerships with carriers to secure capacity during market constraints
• Act as the escalation point for critical issues, service failures
• Partner with Operations and Pricing teams to identify opportunities for strategic capacity and cost savings
• Support Kuehne + Nagel’s strategic initiatives pertaining to carrier engagement and operations

Skills

3+ years transportation experience

FTL Shipments

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Excel

Job description

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

A Road Logistics Carrier Manager optimizes road freight operations by sourcing, negotiating with, and managing carriers to ensure cost-efficient, timely, and safe deliveries. They bridge client requirements by capacity planning, and carrier relationship management

How you create impact

• Identify, vet, and contract with reliable carriers (asset-based and brokerage) to build a robust carrier network
• Negotiate spot market and contract rates to maximize profitability and minimize costs
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time pickup/delivery, safety compliance (DOT/FMCSA), and service reliability
• Build long-term partnerships with carriers to secure capacity during market constraints
• Act as the escalation point for critical issues, service failures
• Partner with Operations and Pricing teams to identify opportunities for strategic capacity and cost savings
• Support Kuehne + Nagel’s strategic initiatives pertaining to carrier engagement and operations

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business (preferred)
• 3+years of experience in transportation, Truckload brokerage, and managing FTL Shipments
• Deep understanding of Road transport regulations, FTL pricing, and carrier networks
• Expertise in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Excel
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

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

At 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.

The target base salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $75,000.

Base salary 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.

• health and welfare benefits
• a 401k retirement savings plan
• tuition reimbursement
• 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.

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.

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific process [e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.”

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‑freeing medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. 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, 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 the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.