2 National Logistics Manager jobs in New Zealand
National Logistics Manager
Palmerston North, Manawatu Wanganui
Iplex NZ
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We are team Iplex - we’re over 200 people strong and we’re highly passionate about delivering plastic pipeline systems in New Zealand as we work to become NZ’s leader of plastic building materials. We have team members working in manufacturing and distribution in Palmerston North, Christchurch and Ashburton, with our commercial head office based in Auckland.
With an ongoing focus on supply chain excellence, Iplex Pipelines are looking for a National Logistics Manager based in our Palmerston North office. Reporting to our National Operations Manager, this role oversees logistics and yard operations across three key locations and provides leadership, and customer leading delivery services to our supply chain operations. You will manage the inwards goods warehouses, logistics operations and ensure smooth coordination between manufacturing, imports, and yard distribution.
Specific responsibilities of the role will include but not limited to;
- Team leadership and development and implementation of driving continuous improvement and best practice within the warehouse and logistics operations.
- Champion and lead the SAP project enhancements.
- Oversee 3rd party logistics providers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring service KPIs are met.
- Ensure all import activities fully comply with MPI standards, with accurate documentation and regulatory requirements consistently maintained.
To hit the ground running you’ll have;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a logistics management role.
- Ability to understand the operational complexities including the handling of finished goods, imported materials, and the processes involved at the various sites and products supplied by manufacturing.
- Proven leadership experience with a focus on team development and retention.
- Experience managing freight contracts and logistics processes.
- An MPI Certification would be advantageous.
On Offer
In return, we offer a supportive working environment with a great career platform, a competitive package and an impressive employee benefits programme. You’ll be joining a well-respected business offering opportunities for career advancement and a range of benefits and that come with being part of the Fletcher Group.
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National Air Logistics Manager
Auckland, Auckland
Kuehne+Nagel
Posted 17 days ago
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As the National Air Logistics Manager for New Zealand, you will have overall responsibility for customer development, commercial ownership of the P&L and the leadership and development of the Air Logistics team. You will support the implementation of the corporate strategy for business success and operations in line with the overall company strategy in the Airfreight business field
**Your Role**
The core focus will be business growth, customer development and profitability. You will be responsible for recruiting, managing, motivating and leading the Air Logistics team in line with the KN Roadmap and RACI. All duties and responsibilities to be carried out in line with corporate Air Logistics policies and in close partnership with the corporate Air Logistics management/structure and other business fields and functional units.
**Your Responsibilities**
**Business and Product Development**
- Actively own growth opportunities and partner with country and corporate stakeholders
- Act as Co-Pilot for selected GA and NA customers.
- Make commercial decisions in and outside RFQs to win and retain business
- Acquire or support the acquisition of new business and support the account management.
- Promote customer relations and develops the existing client base
- Localise the global Airfreight products to meet assigned market expectations and requirements
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity in order to identify new business opportunities (acquisition candidates, new services, business partners, etc.)
- Support and cooperate in the determination of the global business strategy and execute/ secure its implementation
- Constant and extensive exchange with NA peer group on customer/trade development
- Constant and extensive exchange with respective N/ZA-D in regard to strategic customer/product development, pricing, including final responsibility on pricing/risk exposure on strategic RFQs. Supports the business development process (tender analysis, solution design, costing, pricing and service offering).
- Close collaboration with KN Group Companies (Apex, Quick, Morgan Cargo) where applicable
- Close collaboration with KN Perishable Management/PER Group companies, Business Development and Synergies, where applicable
**Profit Development**
- Carry and own the P&L responsibility for New Zealand
- Link financial performance to commercial actions
- Actively own P&L and customer profitability
- Manage RFC
- Create and monitor the annual budget, initiate corrective actions in case of deviations
**Operations Excellence**
- Support the National Team in operation management / strategy as per the RACI
- Ensure daily operational execution as customer delivery
- Support the corporate procurement and carrier management / strategy
- Foster a continuous improvement culture
**Leadership and Development**
- Provide overall leadership and development for the Air Logistics team
- Grow talent and manage succession plans
- Lead and steer the organisation in line with the KN Culture based on KN
Roadmap, particular KN experience, always acting as a role model
- Ensure the identification and development of an internal talent pipeline for
the organisation
- Pro-actively support talent with their development, fostering international
exchange, wherever possible
Note: These accountabilities may change from time to time to meet operational
or other requirements.
**Your Skills and Experiences**
- Demonstrated Air Logistics experience and knowledge gained across Airfreight Product, Customer Key Account Management and Customer Services Management.
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, coupled with the ability to listen effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts internal and externally across multiple levels.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Strong presentation and moderation skills.
- Strong business development skills and commercial acumen, coupled with the ability to negotiate and influence to achieve the desired outcomes.
- Ability to manage time and resources effectively, deliver to deadlines.
- Project minded, with demonstrated project management and coordination skills.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, proven track record of successfully leading and developing a high performing team.
- Strong analytical skills coupled with excellent skills in MS Office.
- Track record in proactively developing and improving own knowledge, skills and experience.
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1- during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
**Your Role**
The core focus will be business growth, customer development and profitability. You will be responsible for recruiting, managing, motivating and leading the Air Logistics team in line with the KN Roadmap and RACI. All duties and responsibilities to be carried out in line with corporate Air Logistics policies and in close partnership with the corporate Air Logistics management/structure and other business fields and functional units.
**Your Responsibilities**
**Business and Product Development**
- Actively own growth opportunities and partner with country and corporate stakeholders
- Act as Co-Pilot for selected GA and NA customers.
- Make commercial decisions in and outside RFQs to win and retain business
- Acquire or support the acquisition of new business and support the account management.
- Promote customer relations and develops the existing client base
- Localise the global Airfreight products to meet assigned market expectations and requirements
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity in order to identify new business opportunities (acquisition candidates, new services, business partners, etc.)
- Support and cooperate in the determination of the global business strategy and execute/ secure its implementation
- Constant and extensive exchange with NA peer group on customer/trade development
- Constant and extensive exchange with respective N/ZA-D in regard to strategic customer/product development, pricing, including final responsibility on pricing/risk exposure on strategic RFQs. Supports the business development process (tender analysis, solution design, costing, pricing and service offering).
- Close collaboration with KN Group Companies (Apex, Quick, Morgan Cargo) where applicable
- Close collaboration with KN Perishable Management/PER Group companies, Business Development and Synergies, where applicable
**Profit Development**
- Carry and own the P&L responsibility for New Zealand
- Link financial performance to commercial actions
- Actively own P&L and customer profitability
- Manage RFC
- Create and monitor the annual budget, initiate corrective actions in case of deviations
**Operations Excellence**
- Support the National Team in operation management / strategy as per the RACI
- Ensure daily operational execution as customer delivery
- Support the corporate procurement and carrier management / strategy
- Foster a continuous improvement culture
**Leadership and Development**
- Provide overall leadership and development for the Air Logistics team
- Grow talent and manage succession plans
- Lead and steer the organisation in line with the KN Culture based on KN
Roadmap, particular KN experience, always acting as a role model
- Ensure the identification and development of an internal talent pipeline for
the organisation
- Pro-actively support talent with their development, fostering international
exchange, wherever possible
Note: These accountabilities may change from time to time to meet operational
or other requirements.
**Your Skills and Experiences**
- Demonstrated Air Logistics experience and knowledge gained across Airfreight Product, Customer Key Account Management and Customer Services Management.
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, coupled with the ability to listen effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts internal and externally across multiple levels.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Strong presentation and moderation skills.
- Strong business development skills and commercial acumen, coupled with the ability to negotiate and influence to achieve the desired outcomes.
- Ability to manage time and resources effectively, deliver to deadlines.
- Project minded, with demonstrated project management and coordination skills.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, proven track record of successfully leading and developing a high performing team.
- Strong analytical skills coupled with excellent skills in MS Office.
- Track record in proactively developing and improving own knowledge, skills and experience.
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1- during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
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Graduate Opportunity - 12 Month Supply Chain Internship
Auckland, Auckland
Kuehne+Nagel
Posted 4 days ago
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**It's more than a job**
Kuehne+Nagel New Zealand have a rare and exciting opportunity to undertake a **12-month internship** to obtain structured work experience in the logistics industry, gaining practical skills and knowledge. Reporting to the Managing Director, KN NZ, you will have the opportunity to work on and contribute to the delivery of some key projects, while gaining hands on experience within the logistics industry working across and supporting our Air, Sea and Road business units.
**_Your main tasks and responsibilities:_**
**First Six Months**
+ With guidance from the Managing Director, carry out a detailed external market analysis and prepare a report on the findings; conduct research and gather data on the logistics industry by gathering and interpreting information about the market
+ Conduct research and gather internal data on the logistics industry and prepare a report on the findings
**Second Six Months**
+ With guidance from the GM Sales and Marketing, take ownership of a migration project of sales specific information onto a dedicated SharePoint site
+ Assist with day-to-day tasks and support on-going projects by rotating across different business units (Air, Sea and Road) to build an understanding of the functioning of each business unit and the logistics industry
+ Provide ad hoc administrative and operational support during the internship across the various business units as required
**_About You:_**
+ Currently pursuing a degree or recent graduate wanting to undertake an internship and gain hands on work experience within the logistics industry.
+ Ability to gather, interpret and summarise information from multiple sources to inform decisions and/or support a project.
+ Ability to data and finding clearly and concisely in written format, such as a report.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
+ Attention to detail skills coupled with a commitment to delivering high quality work.
+ Eagerness to gain new skills and learn within a fast-paced industry.
+ Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, coupled with the ability to use initiative
**_Your main tasks and responsibilities:_**
**First Six Months**
+ With guidance from the Managing Director, carry out a detailed external market analysis and prepare a report on the findings; conduct research and gather data on the logistics industry by gathering and interpreting information about the market
+ Conduct research and gather internal data on the logistics industry and prepare a report on the findings
**Second Six Months**
+ With guidance from the GM Sales and Marketing, take ownership of a migration project of sales specific information onto a dedicated SharePoint site
+ Assist with day-to-day tasks and support on-going projects by rotating across different business units (Air, Sea and Road) to build an understanding of the functioning of each business unit and the logistics industry
+ Provide ad hoc administrative and operational support during the internship across the various business units as required
**_About You:_**
+ Currently pursuing a degree or recent graduate wanting to undertake an internship and gain hands on work experience within the logistics industry.
+ Ability to gather, interpret and summarise information from multiple sources to inform decisions and/or support a project.
+ Ability to data and finding clearly and concisely in written format, such as a report.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
+ Attention to detail skills coupled with a commitment to delivering high quality work.
+ Eagerness to gain new skills and learn within a fast-paced industry.
+ Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, coupled with the ability to use initiative
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1- during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
Kuehne+Nagel New Zealand have a rare and exciting opportunity to undertake a **12-month internship** to obtain structured work experience in the logistics industry, gaining practical skills and knowledge. Reporting to the Managing Director, KN NZ, you will have the opportunity to work on and contribute to the delivery of some key projects, while gaining hands on experience within the logistics industry working across and supporting our Air, Sea and Road business units.
**_Your main tasks and responsibilities:_**
**First Six Months**
+ With guidance from the Managing Director, carry out a detailed external market analysis and prepare a report on the findings; conduct research and gather data on the logistics industry by gathering and interpreting information about the market
+ Conduct research and gather internal data on the logistics industry and prepare a report on the findings
**Second Six Months**
+ With guidance from the GM Sales and Marketing, take ownership of a migration project of sales specific information onto a dedicated SharePoint site
+ Assist with day-to-day tasks and support on-going projects by rotating across different business units (Air, Sea and Road) to build an understanding of the functioning of each business unit and the logistics industry
+ Provide ad hoc administrative and operational support during the internship across the various business units as required
**_About You:_**
+ Currently pursuing a degree or recent graduate wanting to undertake an internship and gain hands on work experience within the logistics industry.
+ Ability to gather, interpret and summarise information from multiple sources to inform decisions and/or support a project.
+ Ability to data and finding clearly and concisely in written format, such as a report.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
+ Attention to detail skills coupled with a commitment to delivering high quality work.
+ Eagerness to gain new skills and learn within a fast-paced industry.
+ Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, coupled with the ability to use initiative
**_Your main tasks and responsibilities:_**
**First Six Months**
+ With guidance from the Managing Director, carry out a detailed external market analysis and prepare a report on the findings; conduct research and gather data on the logistics industry by gathering and interpreting information about the market
+ Conduct research and gather internal data on the logistics industry and prepare a report on the findings
**Second Six Months**
+ With guidance from the GM Sales and Marketing, take ownership of a migration project of sales specific information onto a dedicated SharePoint site
+ Assist with day-to-day tasks and support on-going projects by rotating across different business units (Air, Sea and Road) to build an understanding of the functioning of each business unit and the logistics industry
+ Provide ad hoc administrative and operational support during the internship across the various business units as required
**_About You:_**
+ Currently pursuing a degree or recent graduate wanting to undertake an internship and gain hands on work experience within the logistics industry.
+ Ability to gather, interpret and summarise information from multiple sources to inform decisions and/or support a project.
+ Ability to data and finding clearly and concisely in written format, such as a report.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
+ Attention to detail skills coupled with a commitment to delivering high quality work.
+ Eagerness to gain new skills and learn within a fast-paced industry.
+ Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, coupled with the ability to use initiative
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1- during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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