Area Air Logistics Healthcare Manager at Kühne + Nagel… · East Point

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare logistics?

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a highly motivated Area Air Logistics Healthcare Product Manager to lead the growth and development of our healthcare air logistics product portfolio across the United States. In this strategic role, you will drive innovation, operational excellence, compliance, and customer solutions within one of the fastest-growing and most critical logistics sectors.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, global healthcare experts, strategic customers, and industry partners, you will help ensure our healthcare solutions continue to meet the highest standards for quality, regulatory compliance, and service excellence.

As the National Air Logistics Healthcare Product Manager, you will be responsible for the continued growth and optimization of Kuehne+Nagel's healthcare airfreight service offerings. You will support product development initiatives, oversee compliance and quality standards, partner with operations teams, and help drive strategic healthcare logistics solutions nationwide.

This role can be seated in Chicago, New York City or Atlanta

How you create impact

• Develop and execute healthcare logistics growth strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for new products and service enhancements.
• Lead healthcare product development initiatives and support implementation across the network.
• Partner with operations teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure adherence to operational KPIs.
• Support pricing strategies and value-added healthcare service offerings in collaboration with corporate pricing teams.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, industry standards, and quality certifications including WHO GDP, CEIV, and HealthChain requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for healthcare transportation, packaging, and industry-specific operational requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Represent Kuehne+Nagel at industry conferences, customer meetings, and healthcare logistics forums.
• Manage healthcare-related assets and solutions while supporting strategic customer growth initiatives.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Professional logistics or technical certifications preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in Air Logistics, freight forwarding, healthcare logistics, product management, or product development.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chain requirements.
• Experience with healthcare compliance standards, including WHO GDP and temperature-controlled transportation regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in both direct and matrix organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Proven leadership and team collaboration skills
• Strong customer-focused mindset
• Ability to influence stakeholders across a matrix organization
• Creative problem-solving capabilities
• Self-motivation and drive for continuous improvement
• Strong business acumen and consultative approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment
• Cross-cultural awareness and collaboration skills

Travel Requirements

This role requires approximately 40% travel, including both domestic and international travel, to support customers, stations, operations, and industry engagements.

• Fluent English communication skills. Additional languages are a plus.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-SB1

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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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