Global Road Logistics AI Manager (m/f/d)

About the role

Kuehne+Nagel is looking for an AI Manager for its Road Logistics team, based in a flexible location in Europe. You will turn AI innovation into operational excellence by designing and scaling solutions that improve productivity, quality and customer outcomes worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess and prioritise AI opportunities that deliver measurable business value and scalable process improvements
• Evaluate business challenges and choose the best approach among generative AI, machine learning, automation, analytics or a combination
• Design, build and validate AI-powered proofs of concept, pilots and MVPs
• Define scalable solution architectures integrated with existing processes, systems and enterprise standards
• Work with operational teams, process owners and technology stakeholders to turn business needs into practical AI solutions
• Establish governance, quality and performance frameworks and shape the operating model through responsible, scalable AI

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 5 years of experience delivering AI, machine learning, intelligent automation or digital transformation solutions from concept to production deployment
• Proven track record of designing, building and scaling AI solutions, ideally in logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, transportation or similar operations-intensive environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Required skills

• Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, machine learning, optimisation and intelligent automation
• Hands-on experience with Python, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Power Platform, LangChain or similar, plus automation and workflow tools
• Knowledge of enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, TMS), AI governance, responsible AI principles and agile ways of working

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and training offers for professional and personal development
• Sports and wellness offers, supplementary health insurance, bicycle leasing and work-life balance advice
• Support for retirement provision, bank savings plans and investment funds
• Laptop, company mobile phone, parking, good public transport links, canteen and free water, coffee and fruit
• Various partner discounts and a familiar working atmosphere in a large company