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Sea Logistics Finance Manager
- Kuehne+Nagel (Detroit, MI)
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It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. 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.
How you create impact
We're seeking an experienced Sea Logistics Finance Manager to lead our National Sea Logistics Finance operations. In this role, you will oversee a high‑performing team responsible for Forwading Subledger management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, while driving excellence in quality, timeliness, and productivity. This is a key leadership position that plays a critical role in supporting Sea Logistics and ensuring first‑class financial performance across our network.
+ Lead and develop the Revenue Care team, including supervisors and managers, while fostering a positive employee experience.
+ Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to help team members grow their careers.
+ Ensure financial productivity KPIs are consistently met or exceeded.
+ Address performance issues promptly and appropriately.
+ Implement measures to increase transparency of Forwarding Subledger performance across branches.
+ Identify and resolve root causes of recurring inefficiencies.
+ Ensure accurate application of Forwarding Subledger memo codes in line with working instructions.
+ Lead projects focused on improving Forwarding Subledger quality, timeliness, and productivity.
+ Strengthen collaboration across branches and enhance overall branch satisfaction.
+ Oversee invoicing excellence and ensure zero past‑due vendor invoices to maintain strong credit terms.
+ Drive continuous process improvements to maximize productivity and efficiency.
+ Support profit maximization by preventing additional costs due to inaccurate payments or late invoicing.
+ Minimize loss files through analysis and proactive corrective actions.
What we would like you to bring
+ 4+ years of experience in freight forwarding with an expertise in Sea Logistics.
+ 1+ years of leadership experience, ideally managing large or complex teams.
+ Strong knowledge of accounting principles including AP, AR and month-end close.
+ Proven ability to analyze and drive KPI performance in a fast‑paced environment
+ Strong communication, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and customer‑relationship skills
+ Comfortable working under time pressure and committed to continuous improvement
What's in it for you
Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-TD1
Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
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