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Kuehne+Nagel · 1 week ago

National Head of Sea Logistics Finance

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Kuehne+Nagel is a global leader in logistics, and they are seeking a seasoned leader for their National Sea Logistics Finance team. This role involves overseeing financial management processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the Revenue Care team, including supervisors and managers, while fostering a positive employee experience

Drive achievement of all National and Global financial KPIs, ensuring performance, productivity, and quality targets are consistently met or exceeded

Address disciplinary and performance issues promptly and appropriately, ensuring accountability and alignment with company standards

Oversee high‑quality Forwarding Subledger (FSL) processes to ensure accurate file‑level Gross Profit reporting

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify root causes of recurring inefficiencies and implement corrective actions

Ensure proper File Status management, including accurate invoice and cost entry, accruals, correct use of loss codes, and clear file memos to support effective root‑cause analysis

Lead projects focused on improving FSL quality, timeliness, and productivity, with clear metrics and measurable outcomes

Promote strong collaboration across all Customer Care (CCL) locations, fostering a unified Sea Logistics team culture and a customer‑centric mindset

Develop and implement strategies to increase CCL satisfaction and confidence, supported by transparent and measurable performance indicators

Ensure high‑quality invoicing processes, including proper customer onboarding and implementation, with a focus on automation and process streamlining

Oversee timely acknowledgment and processing of vendor invoices, ensuring disputes are properly logged and resolved to maintain credit terms and supplier relationships

Champion continuous improvement across all financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity

Maximize yield by preventing loss, managing unexpected operational expenses, and ensuring missed revenue opportunities are identified and billed to prevent margin erosion

Identify low‑yield or low‑margin business and drive corrective actions in partnership with CCL, Pricing, and Trade teams

Qualification

Sea logistics experienceP&L ownershipFinancial governanceOperational performanceData analysisKPI managementTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

10+ years of experience in sea logistics with deep expertise in P&L ownership, financial governance, and operational performance

Proven track record leading and developing large, complex teams while driving accountability, engagement and high quality results

Extensive experience partnering with C-suite leaders and senior stakeholders, providing clear financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making

Demonstrated ability to analyze data, manage KPIs, and improve performance in fast-paced, high-volume environments

Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a strong focus on customer relationships and cross-functional collaboration

Thrives under pressure and consistently champions continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation for eligible roles

Company

Kuehne+Nagel

Glassdoor3.7

With more than 82,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers.

Founded in 1890

Schindellegi, Schwyz, CH

10001+ employees

http://www.kuehne-nagel.com

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