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Benjamin May

@benjaminmay

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Experienced Global Account Manager with a focus on logistics excellence.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me and allows for professional growth in logistics and account management.

I am a highly organized and self-driven professional with a strong commercial business acumen and a passion for logistics consulting. My career has been defined by my ability to manage customer relationships and drive strategic account development across multiple industrial accounts. As a Global Account Manager at Kuehne + Nagel, I ensure operational excellence and lead global procurement and contract management, always striving for the highest quality standards.

Throughout my career, I have mastered project management methodologies and tools, allowing me to govern large-scale continuous improvement initiatives and end-to-end logistics projects effectively. My commitment to service excellence and operational efficiency has been a cornerstone of my professional ethos, and I pride myself on my strong communication and negotiation skills, fluently navigating both English and German-speaking environments. I am dedicated to providing strategic and tactical advisory on all supply chain-related matters, leveraging data-driven decision-making through business analytics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Global Account Manager

Current

Kuehne + Nagel

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Managed customer relationships and strategic account development, ensuring operational excellence across all transport modes. Led global procurement, contract management, and large-scale continuous improvement initiatives, while providing strategic advisory on supply chain matters.

Account Management Strategic Development Supply Chain Management Procurement Contract Management Risk Management Business Analytics Performance Management

Account Manager

Kuehne + Nagel

Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 (6 years)

Managed key customer relationships and drove strategic account growth within the logistics sector. Focused on ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality service delivery for assigned accounts.

Account Management Customer Relationship Management Logistics Performance Management Quality Negotiation

Implementation Project Manager

Kuehne + Nagel

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Led the implementation of various logistics projects, ensuring successful integration and operational readiness. Applied project management methodologies to deliver solutions and improve processes.

Project Management Logistics Process Improvement Stakeholder Management Risk Management

Ocean Freight Manager

DB Schenker

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Managed all aspects of ocean freight operations, including planning, execution, and optimization. Ensured efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions for clients.

Freight Management

Logistics Management Trainee

Unsworth Global Logistics

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)

Completed a comprehensive traineeship program, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of global logistics operations. Developed foundational skills in supply chain management and operational efficiency.

Supply Chain Operations Supply Chain Management International Trade

Logistics Apprentice

Luxport S.A.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years)

Undertook a structured apprenticeship, acquiring fundamental knowledge and practical skills in logistics and warehousing. Supported daily operations and learned industry best practices.

Logistics Warehousing Transportation Inventory Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EUFOM

MBA Bachelor for International Management, International Management

Pursued an MBA Bachelor for International Management, gaining comprehensive knowledge in international business practices and management principles. Developed skills in strategic planning, global market analysis, and cross-cultural communication.