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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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Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Bensenville, IL site is looking for a new Gateway & Procurement Specialist to join our Air Logistics team

How you create impact

Reporting to the Area Air Gateway & Procurement Manager you will be responsible for performing Dangerous Goods (DG) checks on all applicable cross-dock cargo, ensuring compliance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and limitations. Your expertise in this area ensures that each shipment is thoroughly inspected and properly classified to meet the safety and regulatory requirements for air transport.

Your Responsibilities:

+ Establish, oversee, maintain, and operate the Dangerous Goods area of the warehouse

+ After initial Dangerous Goods acceptance check is performed by front-dock; all subsequent 51-point IATA checks to be performed by the Dangerous Goods coordinator on any/ all Dangerous Goods cargo.

+ Dangerous Goods checks should be in a timely same-day cross-dock manner in order of first-in/first-out

+ Maintain process of Dangerous Goods handling for the region prioritizing cargo based on temp requirements, planned departure date, etc.

+ Arrange bookings with carriers; optimize cargo consolidations

+ Tuesday-Saturday (flexibility for an 8-hour shift within the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm)

What we would like you to bring

+ Category 6 Dangerous Goods License

+ 5+ years of experience with Dangerous goods- IATA acceptance

+ Computer proficiency

+ Good knowledge of international geography including countries, major cities

+ Solid knowledge of export procedures/documentation, Pharma, Aerospace, Automotive, Semicon etc. is a plus

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.

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.

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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.