Global logistics provider with 82,000+ employees across air, sea, road, and contract logistics
Kuehne+Nagel operates a multi-modal logistics network spanning 1,300 sites in nearly 100 countries, serving 400,000 customers. The tech stack reveals a shift toward data-driven operations: heavy investment in Snowflake, dbt, Dagster, and Python for analytics and automation, paired with adoption of warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning replacements (SAP EWM, moving away from legacy TMS and Java Swing). Active hiring across logistics, sales, and engineering — with 688 roles posted in the last 30 days — signals scaling of both operational capacity and technical infrastructure to handle process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Notable leadership hires: Customer Solution Director, Head of IT Controlling, Delivery Lead, Director de Operaciones, Air Logistics Director
Kuehne+Nagel is a publicly traded Swiss logistics company and global market leader in air and sea freight, with strong positions in road logistics and contract logistics (4PL). The company operates across specialized verticals including renewable energy, healthcare, and e-commerce fulfillment. With 82,000 employees and presence in close to 100 countries, the organization serves multinational enterprises and mid-market shippers across supply chain planning, execution, and visibility. Current operational focus spans transport management system implementation, customs process optimization, inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and cost reduction — all supported by internal data engineering and automation initiatives.
Core stack includes Snowflake, dbt, Python, Dagster, AWS, GCP, Azure, Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects, SQL, and Kubernetes. The company is adopting WMS, Power Platform, and SAP EWM while phasing out legacy TMS and Java Swing systems.
Active hiring across 25+ countries including Germany, UK, US, India, Japan, Netherlands, China, Singapore, Australia, Mexico, and others, with strongest volume in established logistics hubs and emerging markets.
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