Full Job Description
Air Logistics Operational Care Supervisor
How you create impact
• Supervise the Export Operational Care center team under their direct management.
• Ensure operational excellence through high-quality shipment/process management.
• Support the development of pricing strategies (liaise on pricing / RFQ preparation).
• Ensure close cooperation with National Airfreight Managers of the Customer Care teams and Systems & Processes teams for optimized operations.
• Actively manage interfaces and information / knowledge exchange between Kuehne+Nagel teams.
• Contribute as process owner to continuous improvements of processes and controls for lean and cost-efficient processes.
• Optimize proceedings to ensure development of Airfreight operational KPIs To ensure the highest levels of productivity within the organization.
• Support Airfreight procurement and carrier relationship management.
• Ensure a high level quality of export/import services.
• Closely collaborate with Sales on strategic accounts as needed.
• Closely collaborate with Customer Service to gain specialized customer specific knowledge and to receive first-hand feedback about operational execution.
• Support to develop new / existing customer targets.
What we would like you to bring
We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with air export experience and a strong understanding of freight forwarding or logistics operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a team environment, asking questions when needed, and managing shipment details accurately in a fast-paced operational setting.
We would like you to bring:
• 2 to 3 years of air export experience
• Freight forwarding or logistics experience
• Familiarity with AEXUS
• Experience with air export documentation, bookings, flight requests, pickups, and system updates
• Experience with licensing, CGs, dangerous goods documentation, commercial invoices, and SLIs is helpful
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Flexibility for possible weekend coverage as needed
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 hourly wage range for this position is between $75,000 and $90,00 annually. 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. #LI-SB1
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