As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Who We Are

Kuehne+Nagel is a global leader in logistics, specialising in innovative supply chain solutions.

At Kuehne+Nagel Australia, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and respectful culture where collaboration thrives, and every voice is valued. Recognised as a Great Place to Work for multiple years, we are committed to excellence and innovation. Join a company that supports your growth, empowers you to make an impact, and helps shape the future of logistics.

The Role

Every successful shipment relies on precision, coordination, and operational excellence. As an Air Logistics Airport Warehouse Office Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring cargo moves efficiently through airport operations while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, safety, and service quality.

You'll combine operational expertise with a hands-on approach to support airport and warehouse activities across the shipment lifecycle. From cargo handling and documentation management to customs coordination and shipment monitoring, you'll help ensure every shipment is managed accurately and efficiently.

This position is not just about managing operational activities; it's about creating long-term value for customers and the business, maintaining operational excellence, and contributing to the continued success of our Air Logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence: Oversee cargo loading, unloading, ULD build-up, and cargo handling activities to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Strengthen partnerships: Work closely with internal teams, customers, service providers, and industry stakeholders to support seamless shipment execution.
• Deliver solutions: Manage documentation processes, ensuring shipment documents are prepared, transferred, and maintained accurately.
• Collaborate internally: Coordinate airport operations and activities with Operational Care Centre (OCC) teams to support smooth and efficient cargo movement.
• Achieve business objectives: Monitor shipment status, cargo handling performance, and operational controls to ensure service quality and compliance standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify and resolve documentation discrepancies, customs issues, and operational challenges to improve overall efficiency.
• Customer excellence: Support customs inspections, cargo monitoring, and shipment visibility activities to ensure a positive customer experience and reliable service delivery.
  
  

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in freight forwarding, logistics operations, and industry regulations.
• Experience in Air Cargo Security, particularly RACA requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of airport operations and cargo handling activities.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.

Why join Kuehne+Nagel?
At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader where your contribution matters. We offer a supportive, inclusive and flexible workplace, with opportunities to grow your career, make an impact, and be rewarded along the way.

Along with a competitive remuneration package, our benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceInclusive paid parental leave for all parents
• Career development through extensive learning and development opportunities
• Novated leasing and EV car subscription options
• Employee discounts, rewards and recognition programs
• Private health insurance discounts
• Corporate uniform allowance
• Charity and volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• A collaborative culture with the strength of a global network

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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