Solution Architect (Functional) ML-IP

It's more than a job

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel's global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.

We are looking for a driven Solution Architect (Functional) to join our Global Contract Logistics IT team. In this role, you will design and shape end-to-end Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions, translating business needs into scalable, high-quality system designs. Acting as a key connector between operations, business, and IT, you will ensure the successful delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement of WMS solutions across a global landscape.

How you create impact

• Design and deliver end-to-end WMS solutions by translating complex business and operational requirements into scalable system architectures.
• Lead and facilitate workshops with stakeholders to align on requirements, validate solutions, and drive successful outcomes.
• Ensure solution quality by supporting testing phases, validating outputs, and managing defects throughout the lifecycle.
• Drive successful system implementations, including deployment readiness, go-live support, and post-implementation optimisation.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across global WMS solutions.

What we would like you to bring

• Strong hands-on experience with WMS solutions (ideally Blue Yonder) within contract logistics or 3PL environments.
• Expertise in analysing business processes and translating them into functional designs, process flows, and system configurations.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, including inbound, outbound, and inventory processes.
• Proven ability to lead workshops, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work on global, large-scale IT and WMS transformation initiatives
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies, automation, and system integrations
• A collaborative, international environment with high-impact cross-functional projects
• Strong career growth through technical leadership and architecture expertise
• A role where you can influence innovation, scalability, and digital transformation across global logistics operations

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.

• Strong hands-on experience with WMS solutions (ideally Blue Yonder) within contract logistics or 3PL environments.
• Expertise in analysing business processes and translating them into functional designs, process flows, and system configurations.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, including inbound, outbound, and inventory processes.
• Proven ability to lead workshops, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work on global, large-scale IT and WMS transformation initiatives
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies, automation, and system integrations
• A collaborative, international environment with high-impact cross-functional projects
• Strong career growth through technical leadership and architecture expertise
• A role where you can influence innovation, scalability, and digital transformation across global logistics operations

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel's global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine., 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.