Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist

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. The Operational Care Specialist is responsible for managing the coordination of shipments accurately and timely, meeting customer transit time requirements. The Operational Care Specialist is part of a team (Operational Care Centers) responsible for coordinating transport activities by executing the necessary bookings with our partners and gateways, generating the required documentation, and monitoring each shipment, including deviation handling. You liaise with our customer care specialists to ensure specific requirements are met (Transit Times, Carrier selection, Routings etc.). Securing buy rates (when required), as well as capacity with qualified carriers/partners and via the KN gateways is critical. All activities are to be performed in compliance with rules and regulations governing air transport, industry, and product standards, KN standards and guidelines, and executed via KN operational systems. How you create impact To manage and perform all operational activities reliably, accurately and on-time, minimizing overdue tasks, and according to defined customer deliverables To follow the communication concept for effective communication with stakeholders To monitor shipments, follow up on all deviations, accurate and timely updates for visibility in KN systems, including financial data, such as costs To review and clarify CCL instructions if there are conflicts or deviations with regulatory requirements, routing, TT, rate information, or other discrepancies To immediately report problems, operational disputes or discrepancies to supervisors or managers To collaborate with all partners/suppliers, gateway, warehouse, customs teams, the RCC, and external parties as needed To monitor operational performance of carriers and other partners and escalate create awareness if performance and commitments are not being delivered To collaborate with the Optimization Team for most effective process execution and systems setup/automation, maximizing systems utilization and avoiding manual processes is critical To maximize profitability through cost optimization To be part of process improvement identification, and implementing changes To work with Sales and Customer Care teams on account implementation, ensuring a smooth transition from sales to operations What we would like you to bring 3+ years of air logistics business unit experience handling air shipments (import) 2+ years of freight forwarding industry experience A high level of attention to details is a necessary, coupled with communication and organizational skills. The Operational Care Specialist must demonstrate Airfreight Knowledge, must have a "can do" and service related mentality Ability to communicate and coordinate with suppliers and partners. Adherence to regulatory requirements is a must, and this is accompanied by a knowledge of industry specific guidelines. Flexibility and an ability to work under pressure are necessary. 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 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. 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. 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. 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