Job Description

It's more than a job

In a world of constantly evolving trade dynamics, you'll play a key role in connecting markets, translating insights into strategy, and driving commercial success on a global scale. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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As a Trade Specialist within our Sea Logistics organization, you will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of trade strategies across the Transpacific Eastbound trade. Working closely with regional teams in Europe, Singapore, and North America, you will help drive volume growth, carrier performance, and commercial excellence while ensuring alignment across key stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded sea freight professional who combines strong analytical skills with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and deliver results in a global environment.

How you create impact

• Support the execution of trade strategies and daily activities across the assigned trade lane, collaborating closely with teams in Europe, Singapore, and North America.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines and carrier partners to secure competitive commercial agreements and service levels.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with carriers, monitor performance, and support the resolution of operational and commercial escalations.
• Coordinate and support RFQ and tender activities, ensuring competitive pricing and alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze market trends, carrier performance, capacity developments, and trade data to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and business insights for internal stakeholders, supporting trade reviews and performance discussions.
• Collaborate closely with sales, pricing, allocation, and operational teams to drive volume growth and maximize trade performance.
• Manage key trade information platforms and reporting tools while maintaining visibility of carrier allocations, contract commitments, and commercial performance metrics.

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sea freight, freight forwarding, shipping lines, carrier management, or a related logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of international ocean freight operations, including FCL, LCL, import, and export processes.
• Proven commercial acumen with experience negotiating with carriers, suppliers, or key business partners.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions.
• Experience supporting tenders, RFQs, pricing activities, or procurement-related processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools; familiarity with market intelligence platforms is an advantage.
• Fluent English is required; additional languages such as German, French, or other European languages are considered a plus.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you will become part of one of the world's leading logistics companies, working within a truly international environment and collaborating with colleagues across multiple regions. We offer opportunities for professional growth, exposure to global trade and carrier management, and the chance to contribute directly to commercial strategy and business performance. You will benefit from a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements, and a workplace that values innovation, development, and long-term career success.

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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