GS Road Logistics Optimization Specialist

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.

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Role

As an Optimization Specialist, your mission is to drive operational efficiency and scalability throughout Road Logistics. You'll achieve this by optimizing processes, enabling automation, and preparing operations for AI-driven workflows. The focus is on delivering measurable productivity gains through process optimizations, low-code solutions, and data-driven improvements, all while actively supporting global transformation initiatives.

How you create impact

• Proactively identify and eliminate inefficiencies in our operational team
• Implement quick-win solutions, such as Excel/VBA, to minimize manual effort and streamline processes
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team
• Transform existing processes into automation-ready and AI-ready workflows by promoting standardization and data consistency
• Design and deploy low-code solutions using platforms like Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and other automation tools
• Develop self-service tools that empower operational teams to drive their own efficiency improvements
• Play an active role in global optimization and digital transformation projects
• Support the rollout of new tools & standardized processes
• Ensure that all implemented solutions are scalable, sustainable & deliver long-term value
  
  

Success Metrics:

• Reduction in manual processing time
• Increased number of automated and optimized processes
• User adoption rates for deployed solutions
• Measurable productivity gains
• Enhanced data quality and greater process transparency
  
  

What we would like you to bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Information Technology, Business Administration

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel < <![CDATA[Contract Logistics Site Supervisor

It's more than a job

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. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse - it helps shape the flow of global trade.

“If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted by Friday, October 23, 2026. KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.”

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Are you a results-driven logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment? Join Kuehne+Nagel at our Salaberry-De-Valleyfield Quebec location as a Site Supervisor to join our Contract Logistics team and play a critical role in driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, safety, and team performance within a high-volume warehouse operation.

How You Create Impact

As a Warehouse Supervisor with Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of warehouse and contract logistics operations. This position is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse activities, leading and developing team members, supporting customer relationships, and driving operational excellence through productivity, quality, and cost-management initiatives.

You will serve as a key member of the leadership team, ensuring service commitments are met while fostering a culture centered on safety, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance and contribute to the success of one of the world's leading logistics organizations.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while participating in customer meetings, conference calls, and new business implementations.
• Escalate customer concerns promptly and ensure timely resolution of service issues.
• Support labor planning, staffing, and scheduling to control overtime and agency labor costs.
• Manage Kronos timekeeping and attendance records in accordance with company policies.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop warehouse associates to support performance and career growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address employee relations and performance issues in partnership with HR.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory, shipping, returns, and administrative activities.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, Security, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare operational reports, manage warehouse supplies, and support cost-effective facility operations.
  
  

“If you require accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs."

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

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 We Would Like You To Bring

• 3+ years of experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution center environment
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with 10+ direct reports
• Dangerous Good Handling certification required
• Forklift Operator certification required
• Must have knowledge of Lean principles and the continuous improvement methodologies
  
  

What's In It For You

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.

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

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