Head of Transportation & Logistics

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. As a Dispatch Operations Supervisor, you will lead the dispatch team supporting second-shift and weekend operations. You will help keep daily dispatch activity running smoothly by coordinating drivers, addressing operational issues, and supporting the Dispatch Manager with staffing and workflow needs.

Coordinate driver availability, job assignments, pickups, and deliveries

Dispatch work quickly and accurately while ensuring drivers cross-reference alert information in the Quick mobile app

Work closely with drivers to assign new jobs, obtain PODs and charges, and resolve pickup or airline issues

Communicate with Control Towers, airlines, and vendors regarding shipment status and operational needs

Support training, scheduling, payroll coverage, and staffing based on workload

Document and elevate operational issues, accidents, and driver incidents according to company procedures

Assist with shipping, receiving, pallet jack, and forklift duties when needed

Strong knowledge of dispatch operations and driver coordination

Knowledge of domestic and international airline routings, geography, and time zones

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including second shift, Saturdays, extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required

Ability to obtain and maintain required Dangerous Goods and forklift certifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Ability to operate a pallet jack and forklift and occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds

At QuickSTAT 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 hourly pay range for this position is $28 to $34. 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 within the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. QuickSTAT reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; 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.

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.

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