Logistics IT Systems Senior Engineer

Kuehne+Nagel is a global logistics company that provides solutions supporting the movement and distribution of goods. The Senior Logistics IT Systems Engineer designs, implements, and optimizes IT systems for contract logistics operations, leading solution delivery across warehouse, transportation, and customer platforms. The role also provides operational support, establishes IT standards, and coaches global teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead customer discovery and architect scalable contract logistics IT solutions, owning Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs), Solution Concept Templates (SCTs), and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) / Detailed Financial Estimates (DFE) to deliver competitiveRequests for Proposal (RFPs)and automation strategies
• Own full lifecycle delivery across Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), including build, integration, testing, cutover, and hypercare to ensure successful, stable go-lives
• Ensure operational readiness through documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer, while providing Level 3 (L3) support and driving proactive problem management to maximize system reliability
• Establish and enforce scalable standards through reusable architecture andInfrastructure as Code (IaC), while coaching global teams and ensuring consistent quality across implementations

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in an Information Technology field or equivalent work experience
• 4-10 years Contract Logistics or 3PL experience required
• 3-5 years of operations experience dealing with consumer goods
• 2-5 years Leadership experience (direct or virtual)
• 2-5 years experience as a Senior IT Solutions Designer Specialist
• 2-5 years Project Management experience
• 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
• 3-5 yearsof WMS (Wharehouse Managment Systems) experience, preferably Blue Yonder, JDA, or Redprairie