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National Contract Logistics IT Manager , as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Accept All Cookies Home Page Language View Profile Employee Login Search Jobs Job Description Job Alerts Link Apply now National Contract Logistics IT Manager It's more than a job The National Contract Logistics IT Manager oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) strategy across our contract logistics operations in Japan. ‎ This role plays a critical part in aligning local operations with regional and global IT strategies, ensuring best-in-class warehouse management solutions and implemented and maintained. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and global stakeholders to drive system excellence, innovation, and scalability across the network. How you create impact Drive across definition and continuous improvement across WMS operations Act as a Design Lead for WMS implementations, ensuring aligment with Kuehne+Nagel standards. Lead and manage WMS implementation projects, incuding configuration and deployment. Provide technical expertise across systems, intergrations, and advanced warehousing functionalities. Oversee and develop the Contract Logistics IT team, ensuring succseful delivery of implementations and support initiatives. Manage external partners, incuding scope definition, SLA's/KPI's, and performance evaluations. Ensure alignment of local systems and intergrations with regional and global IT strategies. Support operations and IT teams with functional and technical expertise as required. Drive adherence to Contract Logistics IT guidelines and project methodologies. Support account management activities including system performance reviews, improvements, and IT roadmaps. Guide the development of high-quality functional and technical specifications to support system enhancements. What we would like you to bring 5 - 10 years of experience in IT within contract logistics/warehousing enviroments. Strong experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including implementation and configuration. Proven experience leading IT projecs and managing cross-functional stakeholders. Strong understanding of system intergrations, automation, and advanced warehousing concepts. Experience managing external vendors and IT partners. Leadership experience with theability to mentor and develop teams. Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within global or regional IT frameworks is highly desirable. What's in it for you At Kuehne+Nagel, we provide an enviroment where innovation and career development go hand in hand. You will have the opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact logistic solutions while collaborating with global teams. We offer a competitive remuneraiton package along with opportunities for professional growth and international exposure. If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference, apply now and become a part of our dynamic team! 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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. Apply now Cookie Preferences Privacy Policy Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. A career more than you imagine Join Our Talent Community Blog More about us Global company website Worldwide location map © 2025 Kuehne+Nagel All rights reserved