Distribution Project Manager – Contract Logistics in Havenlaan, Belgium

You will successfully manage complex multi-site (new) customer and carrier implementations within the Benelux cluster using the Kuehne+Nagel CTI methodology and the zero Failure process.

Your Role

You will ensure that assigned implementation projects are completed on time, with the right quality, and within the project budget. You will be reporting any deviations within a project adequately and promptly to the project owners. The position is open to any location in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Your Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, manage, and coordinate site or multi-site (new) customer & carrier (and IS) implementations on behalf of the Project Sponsor, acting as a Program Manager.

• Ensure assigned projects are implemented on time, within budget, and with the right quality following the K+N CTI methodology and the Zero Failure process.

• Manage the scope (and scope changes), project progress, project budget, and risks within the assigned projects and between different sites (countries), maintaining all project documentation.

• Lead the project team and ensure mandatory/needed resources are assigned to the project.

• Provide functional leadership and direction to the project team members, determine task division and priorities, and check and approve the work performed before it can be put into production.

• Translate customer requirements into targeted project/action plans.

• Map agreed and desired services for current and potential clients.

• Provide internal and external (customer) status reporting on time.

• Escalate issues on time and when needed.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Logistics, or a related field.

• 2+ years of operational and managerial experience in a logistics environment.

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with project management.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Proficiency in managing project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

• Ability to lead and motivate a project team, providing clear direction and functional leadership.

• Strong communication skills for effective internal and external reporting.

• Problem-solving skills to handle scope changes, risks, and deviations promptly.

• Stakeholder management skills to effectively engage and communicate with project owners and other key stakeholders.

• Language Skills: Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

• Other: Ability to travel within the BeNeLux region as required.

Good Reasons to Join

At Kuehne+Nagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts

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