National Logistics Manager Jobs
National Logistics Manager jobs are open across retail, manufacturing, e-commerce, food and beverage, and third-party logistics, from operations supervisor to senior director, with specializations in network optimization, carrier management, and supply chain compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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.
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How you create impact
The National Sea Logistics Implementation Project Expert is responsible for leading customer-facing implementation projects related to new business wins and re-engineered logistics solutions across the Sea Logistics network. This individual will oversee project planning, resource allocation, execution, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations. They will also lead cross-functional project teams and drive the successful integration of new business opportunities into the operational network.
- Lead customer-facing implementation projects for new business opportunities and re-engineered logistics solutions within the Sea Logistics network.
- Define and design solutions that successfully deliver on customer requirements and business commitments.
- Establish sustainable operational processes and best practices that support long-term customer success and operational excellence.
- Ensure the appropriate stakeholders, resources, and cross-functional teams are engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive collaboration across departments, business units, and countries, influencing outcomes without direct authority.
- Provide clear project scope definitions, implementation plans, status updates, and visibility into key milestones, deliverables, and action items.
- Deliver solutions in alignment with customer expectations, contractual commitments, and commercial objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by providing best-practice recommendations and operational expertise to support customer growth and business development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams while remaining focused on achieving strategic objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments of customer requirements, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and solution designs, identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.
- Maintain oversight of all active projects, proactively identifying key issues and partnering with executive sponsors to remove roadblocks, secure resources, and ensure timelines are met.
- Develop strategies that position customers for long-term partnership, growth, and success.
- Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives that support local, national, and global business objectives.
- Create scalable structures, processes, and governance frameworks that enable successful project delivery and support future business growth.
- Anticipate future customer and operational needs while continuously driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Experience in sea logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or project management.
- Strong understanding of sea import/export operations and customer implementation processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and regions.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify risks, manage timelines, and drive projects to successful completion.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and service.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
- Project management certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.
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-TD1
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 processes [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-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.
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.
‎
How you create impact
The National Sea Logistics Implementation Project Expert is responsible for leading customer-facing implementation projects related to new business wins and re-engineered logistics solutions across the Sea Logistics network. This individual will oversee project planning, resource allocation, execution, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations. They will also lead cross-functional project teams and drive the successful integration of new business opportunities into the operational network.
- Lead customer-facing implementation projects for new business opportunities and re-engineered logistics solutions within the Sea Logistics network.
- Define and design solutions that successfully deliver on customer requirements and business commitments.
- Establish sustainable operational processes and best practices that support long-term customer success and operational excellence.
- Ensure the appropriate stakeholders, resources, and cross-functional teams are engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive collaboration across departments, business units, and countries, influencing outcomes without direct authority.
- Provide clear project scope definitions, implementation plans, status updates, and visibility into key milestones, deliverables, and action items.
- Deliver solutions in alignment with customer expectations, contractual commitments, and commercial objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by providing best-practice recommendations and operational expertise to support customer growth and business development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams while remaining focused on achieving strategic objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments of customer requirements, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and solution designs, identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.
- Maintain oversight of all active projects, proactively identifying key issues and partnering with executive sponsors to remove roadblocks, secure resources, and ensure timelines are met.
- Develop strategies that position customers for long-term partnership, growth, and success.
- Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives that support local, national, and global business objectives.
- Create scalable structures, processes, and governance frameworks that enable successful project delivery and support future business growth.
- Anticipate future customer and operational needs while continuously driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Experience in sea logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or project management.
- Strong understanding of sea import/export operations and customer implementation processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and regions.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify risks, manage timelines, and drive projects to successful completion.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and service.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
- Project management certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.
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-TD1
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 processes [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-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
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in national logistics manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of logistics, supply chain, or transportation management experience
- Proven experience managing multi-site or national distribution networks
- Proficiency with transportation management systems and warehouse management systems
- Strong carrier relationship management and freight contract negotiation skills
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- APICS CSCP, CLTD, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred
Tips for Your National Logistics Manager Job Search
Quantify your network scope on your resume
Hiring managers for national logistics roles want to see the scale you've managed. Replace vague statements with specific details about carrier counts, distribution center counts, annual freight volume, and cost-reduction outcomes you delivered directly.
Highlight your TMS and WMS proficiency
Most national logistics manager postings screen for hands-on experience with transportation management systems and warehouse management systems. Name the specific platforms you've used in your resume's skills section so your application clears initial filters.
Target postings that match your freight mode
Job titles and responsibilities differ sharply between truckload, LTL, intermodal, and last-mile operations. Filter openings by the freight mode you know deepest so your experience reads as directly relevant, not general.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists national 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 cost and service trade-off examples for interviews
Interviewers at the national level will probe how you balance freight cost reduction against on-time delivery commitments. Walk in with two or three concrete examples where you made that call, what you chose, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate against the full offer, not just base pay
National logistics manager offers often include relocation assistance, annual incentive targets, and car allowances. Know what each component is worth to you before your offer call so you can negotiate across all levers, not just the base salary number.
National Logistics Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most national logistics managers?
Kuehne+Nagel, KBX, and PopUp Smiles are hiring the most national logistics managers right now, with openings concentrated in Michigan, Georgia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retailers, third-party logistics providers, and large e-commerce operators consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many national logistics manager jobs are remote?
About 83% of national logistics manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most operations roles. Sub-functions like carrier procurement, network strategy, and logistics technology implementation are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements compared to roles tied to physical distribution centers.
How do you become a national logistics manager?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in logistics coordination, carrier management, or distribution operations. Move into a regional or multi-site supervisory role to demonstrate you can manage scale and cross-functional teams. Earning a supply chain certification like the APICS CLTD strengthens your candidacy, and experience negotiating freight contracts or implementing a TMS will set you apart at the national level.
Can you get a national logistics manager job without direct management experience?
It's difficult to land a national logistics manager role with no management experience, but candidates have made the transition from senior individual contributor positions by emphasizing project leadership, cross-functional coordination, and measurable cost or efficiency outcomes. Targeting smaller companies or regional-to-national expansion roles can provide an entry point where you take on the national scope as the organization grows.
What does the national logistics manager interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your experience managing national freight operations and your familiarity with key systems. This is followed by a panel interview with operations and supply chain leadership, where you'll walk through past decisions on carrier strategy, cost reduction, and service-level trade-offs. A final round often includes a case study or scenario exercise testing how you would restructure a distribution network or respond to a service disruption.
Where can I find and apply to national logistics manager jobs?
You can find and apply to national logistics manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your freight mode, industry background, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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