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.
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. You’re analytical, collaborative, and passionate about operations and data. You thrive in complexity and see every challenge as a chance to innovate. You know how to turn information into action.
How you create impact
As an Air Logistics Healthcare Operational Care Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the flawless execution and monitoring of critical and healthcare air shipments. You will oversee end‑to‑end milestones, temperature alerts, risks, and deviations for highly sensitive cargo. This is a global, round‑the‑clock service (24/7/365) that directly protects product integrity and guarantees service continuity for our customers
In this role, you will:
- Proactively monitor active healthcare and critical shipments to ensure all milestones, conditions, and temperature requirements are met.
- Identify risks or deviations early and take timely action—intervening, escalating, or coordinating with internal teams to protect the cargo and ensure service continuity.
- Support temperature excursion alerts, verify container conditions, and manage passive packaging expiry dates.
- Communicate promptly and clearly with customers on shipment events or issues, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Utilize HyperCare and digital tools (ASTRO, DataWiz, Visibility Hub, Cockpit) to monitor, validate, and document shipment performance.
- Ensure adherence to internal GxP and healthcare guidelines, contributing to operational compliance and patient safety.
Your work directly contributes to safeguarding temperature‑controlled and high‑value shipments that impact the healthcare sector worldwide.
What we would like you to bring
- At least 1 year of experience in similar roles as for Customer Care and/or Freight Forwarding Logistics. igh School Diploma completed (Bachillerato en Educación Media).
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred, studies or training in Freight Forwarding or Supply Chain.
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
- Highly organized and disciplined.
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to exercise good operational judgment.
- Strong communication skills and effective teamwork.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time‑sensitive situations.
- A growth‑oriented, problem‑solving attitude.
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 a S4 grade.
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.