Global Sea Logistics Reefer Trade Manager, South and Central America 1 - #2784281

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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Passionate about shaping the future of Sea Logistics on a global scale? Join Kuehne+Nagel Germany as a Global Sea Logistics Reefer Trade Manager (m/f/d) and play a pivotal role in steering the strategy, growth, and performance of our worldwide reefer portfolio. In this highly visible position, you will influence key trade decisions, optimize global carrier partnerships, and drive innovative solutions that ensure sensitive cargo reaches its destination safely, efficiently, and competitively. If you thrive at the intersection of commercial strategy, market dynamics, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact across international supply chains.

How you create impact

• Develop and implement the global Reefer trade strategy, optimizing trade lane performance, service quality, competitiveness, and profitability across the portfolio.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and supplier dynamics to identify growth opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Balance commercial growth, customer value, and profitability while ensuring performance exceeds overall market development.
• Lead strategic negotiations with key carrier partners and strengthen long-term global relationships.
• Translate market intelligence into competitive commercial actions that support business growth and market leadership.
• Drive pricing strategies, revenue optimization, and strategic market positioning to maximize commercial performance.
• Strengthen governance and best practices across procurement, pricing, and commercial processes throughout the global network.
• Lead digitalization, automation, and sustainability initiatives while making data-driven decisions to enhance operational efficiency and long-term business success.
  
  

What we would like you to bring

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field, complemented by strong expertise in freight forwarding and temperature-controlled logistics.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in international ocean freight, trade management, carrier management, or related commercial leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing complex global trade portfolios with significant commercial and strategic responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of reefer and perishable cargo logistics, with extensive experience in global sea logistics and carrier relations.
• Strategic mindset combined with excellent commercial acumen and the ability to translate market dynamics into business opportunities.
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision making, pricing strategies, and the use of digital logistics and analytics tools.
• Fluent in English (additional EU languages are a plus) and experienced in working effectively within multicultural, cross-functional, and global environments.
  
  

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global leader in logistics, contributing to transformative projects that shape the future of supply chains across industries. We offer:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us—personally and professionally—through world-class training and career pathways.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential, and enjoy great benefits.
• Great-Place-To-Work: for the second consecutive year, we are certified as a great place to work.
  
  

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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Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit sind bei Kühne+Nagel fest in unserer Unternehmenskultur verankert. Unser Miteinander wird getragen von Respekt vor der Einzigartigkeit jedes einzelnen – unabhängig von Geschlecht und Geschlechtsidentität, den körperlichen und geistigen Eigenschaften, der Religion und Weltanschauung, der sexuellen Orientierung, der sozialen oder ethnischen Herkunft, Nationalität und Alter. Wir glauben an die Innovationskraft der Vielfalt in unseren Teams. Inspired by people – inspired by you? Wir freuen uns auf Sie!