Logistics IT Systems Lead Engineer

Kuehne+Nagel is a global leader in logistics, committed to enhancing everyday life through their services. As a Contract Logistics IT Systems Lead Engineer, you will manage the implementation of Warehouse Management Systems, ensuring successful project delivery and operational readiness while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical discovery with customer, solution options, high-level architecture/NFRs, sizing, SCT, ROM/DFE estimates, risks/assumptions, and delivery wave plans for bids/RFPs
• Review automation concepts and solutions
• Accountable for build, configure, integration, test, performance assurance, data readiness, stable environment, cut-over plans and hypercare stabilization
• Ensure operational readiness, documentation/runbooks, knowledge transfer; provide L3 support and drive problem management
• Create reusable patterns, reference designs, IaC/config baselines, and runbooks; coach/check/train engineers, also in the continent where needed; enforce quality gates

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in an Information Technology field or equivalent work experience
• 4-10 years Contract Logistics or 3PL experience required
• 2-5 years experience as a Solutions Design Specialist
• 2-5 years Project Management experience
• 2-5 years in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare
• This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
• Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain a plus