Air Logistics Warehouse Team Leader

It's more than a job As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily administrative, customs, documentation, and customer service activities within the Container Freight Station (CFS). This role ensures compliance with U.S. Customs requirements, supports efficient cargo movement, maintains accurate shipment records, and provides leadership to office personnel while delivering exceptional service to customers, carriers, and warehouse operations. How you create impact Lead and coordinate daily CFS office operations to ensure efficient cargo processing and document management. Process inbound and outbound shipments accurately and on time. Enter and maintain carrier, driver, shipment, and cargo information in all required operational systems. File all required customs documentation accurately and within established deadlines. Submit preliminary claims within four (4) days of cargo arrival. Process and submit MDRs (Manifest Discrepancy Reports) to Customs within thirty (30) days of cargo arrival. Ensure all high-value shipments are processed according to customer SOPs and security requirements. Verify required tablet processes are completed for designated customers. Prioritize driver service and maintain driver wait times at no more than thirty (30) minutes after arrival whenever operationally possible. Coordinate office workflow to ensure drivers receive priority service before secondary administrative tasks. Support window operations and ensure efficient communication between drivers, warehouse personnel, and office staff. What we would like you to bring Minimum 3-5 years of experience in freight forwarding, warehouse administration, customs operations, or CFS operations. Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and bonded warehouse procedures. Experience managing shipment documentation, inventory control, and customer service functions. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and warehouse management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Support customer satisfaction. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. 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 target base salary range for this position is between $55k and $63k. Base salary 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. 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. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific process [e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers. 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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kuehne Nagel