Job Description

It's more than a job

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.

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Take the next step in your career with a leading global logistics company. Join our team at Kuehne+Nagel Global Services, where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact and grow professionally in a dynamic and supportive environment

How you create impact

We are looking for our next Air Logistics Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating ground transportation for import cargo deliveries, ensuring timely and compliant arrival at airport terminals. This role requires high attention to detail, proactive communication, and adherence to safety and documentation standards to maintain service quality and operational continuity. Some of the position expectations are the following:

• Ensure timely and compliant delivery of import cargo to customer facilities and airport terminals, aligned with airfreight schedules.
• Handle documentation with precision to avoid delays, misrouting, or cargo mishandling.
• Continuously track and verify shipment readiness and ensure alignment with carrier cut-off times.
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with trucking providers and internal stakeholders to anticipate and resolve potential issues.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific handling instructions.
• Support operational continuity by identifying risks early and taking corrective actions to maintain high service standards.

Follow SOPs, toolkits, and company guidelines to improve efficiency and accuracy in delivery coordination.

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in freight forwarding or related fields
• Preferred: Knowledge of airline operations
• Intermediate Excel proficiency
• English level: Minimum B1
• Availability to work overtime and/or on holidays
• Team player
• Goal-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical skills

Work schedule: Could vary depending on business needs.

This position is subject to a rotating schedule and shift, which may vary between day, night, or mixed shifts. Your days off will also be assigned by the company, and both your schedule and days off may be modified with a minimum notice of five (5) business days.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne + Nagel Global Services, you’ll be part of a globally recognized leader, working in an environment that thrives on innovation and efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, gaining exposure to international best practices while leveraging cutting-edge tools to optimize operations and communication. We foster a culture that values problem-solving, continuous improvement, and professional growth, providing structured development programs and clear paths for career advancement. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of global services.

This position is classified under the internal job leveling framework as S2 level.

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.