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A role in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) at Kuehne+Nagel is focused on ensuring the well-being of our employees. But your impact goes far beyond that. Your expertise in cultivating a culture of safety enables our teams to do their jobs with confidence, whether it's making sure sensitive medical equipment reaches hospitals on time to save lives or delivering toys to local stores in perfect condition. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work contributes to more than we imagine.
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As the Global Quality Manager, Cloud+Semicon Road, you will lead the practical deployment and execution of Cloud+Semicon quality requirements across global Road Logistics, with a particular focus on last-mile delivery. You will translate our global quality framework into practical, field-ready controls, verify operational and supplier performance, and drive timely corrective action across Kuehne+Nagel operations, control towers, delivery crews, and approved Road service partners.
This is a highly hands-on role that connects quality with what is happening on the operational ground. You will work closely with operations, suppliers, and customers to help ensure complex, high-value deliveries are executed according to the required quality, safety, security, and service standards.
How you create impact
- Implement the global Cloud+Semicon quality framework within Road Logistics, maintaining Road-specific procedures, work instructions, checklists, acceptance criteria, and other field-ready controls.
- Establish and verify last-mile delivery controls covering vehicle and equipment readiness, authorized crews, PPE, route and site requirements, handling, positioning, deployment, and proof of delivery.
- Develop and execute a risk-based Road audit program across Kuehne+Nagel locations, control towers, dedicated crews, and subcontracted service partners, including announced and unannounced assessments and live delivery observations.
- Lead quality participation in supplier due diligence, onboarding, approval, and periodic requalification, assessing areas such as vehicles, equipment, staffing, competence, security controls, continuity arrangements, and delivery performance.
- Maintain supplier scorecards and improvement plans, verify corrective actions, and escalate critical or recurring issues, including recommending restriction or suspension of providers when critical controls are ineffective or risk is unacceptable.
- Lead or support the containment and investigation of Road service failures, damage, handling deviations, near misses, data failures, and customer complaints, applying RCCA/CAPA methodology and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Verify the operational readiness of new or changed Road operations prior to go-live, providing documented quality recommendations and escalating material or systemic risks when appropriate.
- Define and verify role-based competence, authorization, and refresher requirements for operations, drivers, delivery crews, control towers, and relevant supplier personnel, while supporting delivery-app controls and data quality.
- Partner across Road Operations, Procurement, Security, QSHE, IT, visibility teams, account teams, customers, and service partners to resolve execution risks and support compliant delivery across countries and regions.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in quality, logistics, supply chain, engineering, operations, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years quality-management experience within Road Logistics, last-mile delivery, high-value logistics, field services, or another controlled operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience auditing multi-site operations and suppliers and implementing SOPs, work instructions, training, and digital controls.
- Strong practical knowledge of RCCA/CAPA, risk assessment, supplier quality, operational readiness, and continuous improvement.
- Strong operational understanding, ideally involving complex or above-average transport requirements, with knowledge of loading, unloading, equipment, safety, security, and/or high-value deliveries.
- Ability to work effectively across countries and functions, constructively challenge non-conforming practices, and communicate credibly with operations teams, customers, suppliers, and other partners.
- Ability to operate independently in a global, matrixed environment, managing responsibilities with limited day-to-day supervision while working effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Formal auditor or quality certifications are advantageous.
- Approximately 50% U.S. national and international travel is required.
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 $100,000 and $125,000. 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. 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-KE1
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.
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.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
A role in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) at Kuehne+Nagel is focused on ensuring the well-being of our employees. But your impact goes far beyond that. Your expertise in cultivating a culture of safety enables our teams to do their jobs with confidence, whether it's making sure sensitive medical equipment reaches hospitals on time to save lives or delivering toys to local stores in perfect condition. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work contributes to more than we imagine.
‎
As the Global Quality Manager, Cloud+Semicon Road, you will lead the practical deployment and execution of Cloud+Semicon quality requirements across global Road Logistics, with a particular focus on last-mile delivery. You will translate our global quality framework into practical, field-ready controls, verify operational and supplier performance, and drive timely corrective action across Kuehne+Nagel operations, control towers, delivery crews, and approved Road service partners.
This is a highly hands-on role that connects quality with what is happening on the operational ground. You will work closely with operations, suppliers, and customers to help ensure complex, high-value deliveries are executed according to the required quality, safety, security, and service standards.
How you create impact
- Implement the global Cloud+Semicon quality framework within Road Logistics, maintaining Road-specific procedures, work instructions, checklists, acceptance criteria, and other field-ready controls.
- Establish and verify last-mile delivery controls covering vehicle and equipment readiness, authorized crews, PPE, route and site requirements, handling, positioning, deployment, and proof of delivery.
- Develop and execute a risk-based Road audit program across Kuehne+Nagel locations, control towers, dedicated crews, and subcontracted service partners, including announced and unannounced assessments and live delivery observations.
- Lead quality participation in supplier due diligence, onboarding, approval, and periodic requalification, assessing areas such as vehicles, equipment, staffing, competence, security controls, continuity arrangements, and delivery performance.
- Maintain supplier scorecards and improvement plans, verify corrective actions, and escalate critical or recurring issues, including recommending restriction or suspension of providers when critical controls are ineffective or risk is unacceptable.
- Lead or support the containment and investigation of Road service failures, damage, handling deviations, near misses, data failures, and customer complaints, applying RCCA/CAPA methodology and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Verify the operational readiness of new or changed Road operations prior to go-live, providing documented quality recommendations and escalating material or systemic risks when appropriate.
- Define and verify role-based competence, authorization, and refresher requirements for operations, drivers, delivery crews, control towers, and relevant supplier personnel, while supporting delivery-app controls and data quality.
- Partner across Road Operations, Procurement, Security, QSHE, IT, visibility teams, account teams, customers, and service partners to resolve execution risks and support compliant delivery across countries and regions.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in quality, logistics, supply chain, engineering, operations, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years quality-management experience within Road Logistics, last-mile delivery, high-value logistics, field services, or another controlled operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience auditing multi-site operations and suppliers and implementing SOPs, work instructions, training, and digital controls.
- Strong practical knowledge of RCCA/CAPA, risk assessment, supplier quality, operational readiness, and continuous improvement.
- Strong operational understanding, ideally involving complex or above-average transport requirements, with knowledge of loading, unloading, equipment, safety, security, and/or high-value deliveries.
- Ability to work effectively across countries and functions, constructively challenge non-conforming practices, and communicate credibly with operations teams, customers, suppliers, and other partners.
- Ability to operate independently in a global, matrixed environment, managing responsibilities with limited day-to-day supervision while working effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Formal auditor or quality certifications are advantageous.
- Approximately 50% U.S. national and international travel is required.
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 $100,000 and $125,000. 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. 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-KE1
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.
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.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon19
- Kuehne+Nagel7
- SpaceX4
- FedEx3
- Tesla3
Top Industries Hiring
- Transportation & Logistics
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global logistics manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience managing international freight and supply chain operations
- Proficiency with TMS platforms and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Deep knowledge of import and export trade compliance regulations and customs procedures
- Experience negotiating contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field
- Certified Supply Chain Professional or Certified Global Business Professional designation preferred
Tips for Your Global Logistics Manager Job Search
Quantify freight and cost metrics on your resume
Hiring managers for global logistics roles want to see specific outcomes: how much you reduced transit times, improved carrier on-time rates, or cut freight spend. Replace vague responsibilities with figures tied to volume, cost, or service-level improvements.
List your trade compliance credentials clearly
Certifications like Certified Global Business Professional or Customs Broker licensing get you past initial screening. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so ATS systems and recruiters spot them without digging.
Target openings by the modes you have managed
Job postings for global logistics managers often specify ocean, air, or surface freight experience. Filter your search by the modes you know best so you are not competing against candidates with direct experience in lanes you have never touched.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists global logistics manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a carrier negotiation story for interviews
Interviewers at the director level want evidence you can manage carrier relationships and push back on rate increases. Walk through a specific negotiation, the leverage you used, and the outcome. Generic answers about vendor management won't hold up.
Follow up after interviews with operational context
Send a follow-up note that ties one point from your interview to a current challenge the company faces, such as port congestion or new tariff exposure. It signals you are thinking about their operation, not just closing the interview loop.
Global Logistics Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most global logistics managers?
The companies hiring the most global logistics managers right now include Amazon, Kuehne+Nagel, and SpaceX, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturers, large retailers, and third-party logistics providers consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many global logistics manager jobs are remote?
About 72% of global logistics manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in trade compliance, freight analytics, and vendor management functions. Roles that require hands-on oversight of warehouses, distribution centers, or port operations are most likely to require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a global logistics manager?
Start in an entry-level supply chain or logistics coordinator role to build foundational knowledge of freight modes, customs documentation, and carrier relationships. Move into a specialist or analyst position focused on international trade or transportation management. Pursue a recognized certification such as Certified Supply Chain Professional, then step into a management role overseeing a region or commodity before targeting global scope.
Can I get a global logistics manager job without direct management experience?
Some employers will consider strong individual contributors who have led cross-functional projects, managed carrier or vendor relationships, or coordinated multi-region logistics operations without a formal management title. Framing project leadership, budget ownership, and measurable supply chain outcomes on your resume helps close the experience gap. Targeting mid-sized companies or high-growth operations is a practical entry point because they tend to promote from within faster than large enterprises.
What does the global logistics manager interview process look like?
Most employers run three to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter or HR screen covering your background and experience with specific freight modes or regions. Next comes a hiring manager conversation focused on how you have handled disruptions, carrier negotiations, and compliance challenges. Final rounds often include a panel with supply chain peers or operations leadership and may involve a case study or scenario exercise around a logistics problem the company is currently facing.
Where can I find and apply to global logistics manager jobs?
You can find and apply to global logistics manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your freight specialization, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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