It's more than a job
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.
How you create impact
- Respond to customer inquiries through phone, email, and other communication channels, providing professional, timely, and customer-focused support.
- Provide accurate information and guidance regarding customer accounts, products, services, shipment status, and company processes.
- Manage and resolve escalated customer concerns with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Technical Support teams to address customer issues, improve service delivery, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of customer interactions, inquiries, resolutions, and follow-up activities in company systems and databases.
What we would like you to bring
- 3+ years of experience in Sea Logistics, including operational and customer-facing responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of sea freight operations, shipment management, documentation, and carrier processes.
- Experience managing customer relationships and serving as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and issue resolution.
- Ability to monitor shipment allocations and proactively communicate updates, challenges, and solutions to customers.
- Experience preparing customer reports, analyzing performance metrics, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for service improvement.
- Experience creating and delivering customer presentations and business reviews.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.
What's in it for you
Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target hourly rate for this position is between $31.25 and $34.62. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-TD1
Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.
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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