Regional Manager, Customer Solutions & Automation, Contract Logistics - Latin America

It's more than a job

Contract Logistics isn’t just about moving goods—it’s about creating smarter, scalable solutions that keep your business ahead. From warehousing to value-added services, we deliver efficiency, flexibility, and innovation tailored to your needs.

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Your primary objective is to be successful in gaining + retaining customers by offering Vertical leading solutions for Anchor Project in Latin America.

You will be working with internal + external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives:

• To take the lead in major customer tender proposals, driving compelling logistics concepts.
• To manage others in the development of successful customer solutions, also for Basic Projects in the countries when needed.
• To drive innovation, introducing + implementing new concepts + technology while building on existing best practices.
• To present solutions to the customer as key part of the tendering process.
• To be the business partner for Latin America and Countries teams when addressing solution queries from customers, as well as challenging the status quo + customers in a constructive way where needed.
• To manage partnerships with key vendors in the continent to optimize costing + lead-times.
• To support the development of others in terms of skills + knowledge levels, assuring high standards of compliance. 
• This is an individual contributor role, requiring strong influence and collaboration across multiple stakeholders and countries, without direct people management responsibilities.

 

How you create impact

• Leading customer Anchor tender response projects to define best-in-class solution options for the customer.
• Include expert knowledge of technology and equipment into the proposal.
• As a solution expert, be a key partner to the customer.
• Ability to lead customers through complex workshops identifying key challenge in the customer's supply chain and how they can be addressed with proposed solutions.
• Drive value proposition of the solution offering and formulate new innovative models.
• Lead other junior engineers during the tender process. Lead customer response from a customer solutions perspective and be the main contact for the customer of the design.
• Lead complex implementations and optimization projects of Anchor project relating the design.
• Mentor junior engineers to achieve their promotion goals.
• Actively use and drive knowledge of changes/trends within the market that will impact logistics services.
• Reviews the work of others to take accountability of delivered solutions.
• Define best practices in the area(s) of expertise.
• Formulate future needs and requirements for the engineering team to continue to drive best-in-class solutions for the customer.
• Train others and trainers on engineering and market know-how. Lead a team of LATAM Design engineers

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Contract Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, or Customer Solutions roles.
• Proven experience in logistics solution design, process optimization, and automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution processes, and transportation flows.
• Experience leading automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop customer-centric logistics solutions and support commercial growth.
• Experience managing regional or multi-country projects across Latin America.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Financial acumen with experience building business cases, ROI calculations, and investment proposals.Excellent presentation and communication skills with customers.
• Fluent English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese highly preferred.
• Availability to travel across Latin America.

What's in it for you

This role serves as a key driver of innovation within Contract Logistics, helping accelerate the adoption of automation and digital solutions across Latin America while delivering differentiated value to customers. Through technical expertise, strategic thinking, and cross-functional influence, the successful candidate will contribute directly to business growth, operational excellence, and the future of logistics in the region. Join Kuehne+Nagel, where your work will have a significant impact on the logistics industry. Here, you’ll find great benefits and a culture of continuous learning that ensures your professional growth. You’ll be surrounded by extraordinary, committed people, all dedicated to shaping the future of logistics.

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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