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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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As a Sea Logistics Customer Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in managing and coordinating sea import shipments. Your responsibilities will include opening imoprt files, preparing internal documentation, updating shipment statuses, and advising customers on shipment details.

How you create impact

+ Manage all aspects of the shipment lifecycle, including inland transportation, booking, import documentation, and tracking to ensure timely delivery.

+ Maintain proactive communication with vendors, customers, carriers, and Kuehne+Nagel offices to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

+ Negotiate competitive rates with service providers to enhance cost efficiency and support profitability.

+ Keep SOPs and customer profiles current, detailing contacts, handling requirements, contract rates, and preferred logistics strategies.

+ Assist overseas offices with quote preparation, ensuring timely and accurate responses aligned with customer needs.

+ Follow Quality Management procedures and stay updated on company policies via intranet resources to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

+ Address customer service inquiries, billing discrepancies, and operational issues promptly, escalating when needed to maintain workflow integrity.

What we would like you to bring

+ 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding or a related logistics role.

+ Strong understanding of domestic and international geography, including major cities and seaports.

+ Basic knowledge of Incoterms.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

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. #LI-KE1

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.