Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist

Posted 2 days 18 hours ago by Kuehne + Nagel AS

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Ready to chart a course for a long-term career with a global logistics leader? Join our Operational Care Centre and become part of our ongoing success story!

Your Role

The Operational Care Specialist will be part of a team within the Operational Care Centre (OCC) responsible for coordinating transport activities by:

  • Executing bookings with partners and gateways
  • Performing data entry for transport document generation
  • Generating necessary documentation
  • Liaising with customer care specialists to meet specific requirements (Transit Times, Carrier selection, Routings, etc.)
  • Managing customer shipment coordination by securing buy rates and capacity with qualified carriers/partners or via KN gateways

All activities must comply with air transport rules, regulations, and national protocols, executed via KN operational systems.

Your Responsibilities
  • Coordinate customer deliverables with care teams, partners, and suppliers for cargo transportation
  • Manage operational tasks using Business Process Automation tools (BPA)
  • Review and ensure shipping instructions comply with regulations, export standards, and routing information
  • Report issues or disputes to supervisors or managers
  • Monitor carrier and vendor performance, escalate issues as needed
  • Resolve rate or performance discrepancies
  • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Care on account implementation for smooth transitions
Your Skills and Experiences
  • Experience in freight forwarding or customer service preferred
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Perseverance and resilience
  • Adaptability to change and technology
Good Reasons to Join

If you wish to be a valued team member, we offer competitive rewards including:

  • Contributory pension plan
  • Route 2 Rewards scheme with discounts, recognition, and wellbeing benefits
  • Employee assistance program providing 24/7 GP, legal, financial advice, and mental health support

We are a Gold Covenant employer, supporting service leavers and their skills, expertise, and contributions.