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Kuehne+Nagel

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Hamburg

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's in Logistics or a related field, 10+ years in leadership, WMS/TMS experience, tech-savvy (AI/robotics), and strong communication skills. Willingness to travel is essential.
  • You will lead strategy development, manage customer demands, oversee solution architecture, and optimize the application portfolio while ensuring alignment with global stakeholder needs and standards.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Logistics, Business Systems, or a related field.
  • Over 10 years of leadership experience in project implementation and resource management.
  • Extensive experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is mandatory.
  • Strong understanding of modern technologies, including robotics and AI, and staying up-to-date with the latest tech capabilities.
  • Experience in one of the following vertical – Healthcare or Consumer/eCommerce will be a plus
  • Commercially savvy with a deep knowledge of the software development process.
  • Proven leadership and coaching abilities, with a track record of managing large teams.
  • Excellent persuasion and influence skills at a senior level.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to oversee global projects. Fluent in English, ensuring effective communication in a multicultural setting.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and refine the implementation strategy by incorporating industry best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure the strategy is adaptable to the diverse needs of our global customer base through close collaboration with IS Deployment, Customer Development, Customer Onboarding, IT, and other key stakeholders. Drive standardization and reusability of the solutions across projects. Facilitate communication and cooperation to align goals, expectations, and deliverables across departments.
  • Customer Engagement: Lead the definition and oversight of the tender support process, ensuring robust and cost-efficient IS solutions for new customers. Actively listen to and understand customer needs, driving standardization across solutions with minimum necessary adaptation to meet specific requirements.
  • Demand Management: Efficiently manage customer demands, aligning them with business objectives and capabilities. Implement effective change management strategies to adapt to and anticipate customer requirements, ensuring solutions utilize the latest capabilities for maximum efficiency.
  • Solution Architecture Oversight: Drive the development and implementation of state-of-the-art technical and functional architectures. Ensure scalability, security, and adaptability of solutions, collaborating closely with software vendors to keep our technology stack innovative and aligned with industry standards. Application Portfolio Management: Oversee the application portfolio to support and enhance organizational goals through strategic investment and optimization. Promote rationalization and consolidation of applications, ensuring new additions meet strict criteria for value, interoperability, and alignment with long-term strategic goals.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Global Head of IS Solution Standards role?

The preferable primary location for this role is at our office in HafenCity, Hamburg.

What are the key responsibilities of the Global Head of IS Solution Standards?

The key responsibilities include strategic leadership, customer engagement, demand management, solution architecture oversight, and application portfolio management.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master's degree in Logistics, Business Systems, or a related field, along with over 10 years of leadership experience in project implementation and resource management, is required.

Is experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) mandatory for this position?

Yes, extensive experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is mandatory.

What skills are essential for the Global Head of IS Solution Standards?

Essential skills include strong understanding of modern technologies (including robotics and AI), proven leadership and coaching abilities, excellent persuasion and influence skills at a senior level, and being commercially savvy with knowledge of the software development process.

Will the Global Head of IS Solution Standards need to travel?

Yes, there is a willingness required to travel as needed to oversee global projects.

What is Kuehne+Nagel's stance on diversity and equal opportunity?

Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and is committed to diversity in its teams, believing that individuals can make valuable contributions to the organization.

How many countries does Kuehne+Nagel operate in?

Kuehne+Nagel operates in over 100 countries.

Who should candidates contact for more information about this position?

Candidates should contact Urszula Kiwara at +49 30 4036371314 for more information.

Kuehne+Nagel

We shape the world of logistics by connecting people and goods through innovative and sustainable logistics solutions.

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1890
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kuehne + Nagel, a global logistics company with a significant presence in the UK, specialises in providing end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions. Their core services encompass transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, offering tailored solutions for businesses across various industries. The ultimate mission of Kuehne + Nagel is to facilitate seamless global trade and commerce by optimising and enhancing the efficiency of supply chains. The company's purpose is to act as a strategic partner for its clients, delivering reliable and innovative logistics solutions that enable businesses to connect with markets, optimise distribution networks, and achieve operational excellence.