Trainee Contract Logistics Continuous Improvement
Pubblicato il 18-09-2026 - Kuehne+Nagel in Mantova
It's more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end‑to‑end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day‑to‑day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
Your Role
The intern supports the implementation of Kuehne+Nagel's continuous improvement program (Production System) and will focus on the preparation of the process simulation tool for our brand‑new highly automated warehousing activity of an e‑commerce customer. He/She helps to build a Continuous Improvement culture that the site needs to embrace.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the creation and implementation of the process simulation tool to visualize material flow and identify opportunities for improvements.
- Map processes,
identify main variables and process exceptions to represent the current functioning of the warehouse and test “what if” scenarios.
- Support the deployment of Stand Up Meetings and SQCDEP principles in collaboration with the Production System team.
- Work together with the production system team to identify potential areas of improvement and execute continuous improvement projects following DMAIC approach.
Skills And Experiences
- Educated to Bachelor/Master degree in Supply Chain / Management / Industrial Engineering.
- Proven interest in Supply Chain environment.
- Demonstrates an interest for continuous improvement, having excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Operational research interest for finding the optimal combination of variables and testing “what if” scenarios.
- Process driven with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, a self‑starter with the ability to work on own initiative and able to