Logistics Solutions Design Specialist

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$85,000–$110,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Design and cost customer-focused warehousing and logistics solutions, translating tender and RFQ requirements into operational concepts, process designs, layouts, material flows, and customer proposals. Support solution implementation and continuous improvement, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior team members while monitoring industry developments and compliance requirements.

Job details

It's more than a job As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade. ‎ Turn complex logistics challenges into solutions that win. In this role, you’ll design innovative, customer-focused logistics solutions that help drive new business and bring customer strategies to life. You’ll collaborate with commercial, operational, and customer teams to develop compelling solutions for tenders and RFQs, combining the latest technology, industry best practices, operational expertise, and compliance requirements. How you create impact Design customer-focused logistics solutions for standard warehousing opportunities independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams on larger, more complex solutions, incorporating operational requirements, technology, equipment, and industry best practices. Analyze customer tender and RFQ documentation and data to develop solution concepts, material flows, process designs, layouts, and other operational requirements that translate customer needs into practical, competitive solutions. Develop comprehensive costing models and calculations for proposed solutions, ensuring operational, technology, equipment, and compliance requirements are accurately incorporated. Create and present compelling customer proposals, including solution overviews, layouts, process descriptions, material flows, and supporting documentation, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders throughout the tender process. Support solution implementation and optimization projects, providing solution-design expertise to ensure proposed concepts are successfully transitioned into operations and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Serve as a subject-matter resource and mentor, supporting the development and advancement of analysts and junior team members while staying current on emerging technologies, market trends, compliance requirements, and industry developments that may impact logistics solutions. What we would like you to bring Bachelors / First University Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience 2-5 years Project Management experience 2 Years International Experience Preferred 2-5 years experience in 3rd party logistics or logistics experience Experience in Ecommerce, Healthcare, Finsihed Goods, Aftermarket, or Operations 20% travel required What's in it for you At 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. The salary range for this position is between $ $85,000k-$110,000 CAD. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. 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. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool. 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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Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience is requested, along with 2–5 years of project management and logistics or third-party logistics experience. International experience is preferred, relevant sector or operations experience is sought, and the role requires 20% travel.