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.
Road Logistics Intern has general responsibility for the truck planning, customs monitoring, data, KPIs control and supervise all activities related to trucking in/out customers sites.
How you create impact
Daily Operations
- Contact trucking suppliers and related parties to confirm whether trucks have arrived (average 5–10 trucks per day).
- Contact trucking suppliers to gather trucks, containers and driver information.
- Update trucks, containers and drivers’ details into the loading plan file.
- Follow loading time, truck arrival time, delivery time/places and record in the loading plan & the daily report.
- Update customers, shippers, or warehouse teams promptly if there are any delays or issues.
- Ensure driver compliance on safety in process of receipt and delivery.
Communication & Issue Handling
- Communicate with customers, shippers, trucking suppliers, and warehouse personnel to resolve any operational issues promptly.
- Monitor the delivery journey of each truck to ensure on-time and secure transportation.
Reporting
- Prepare, update, and maintain Excel reports related to daily operations.
Other Tasks
- Perform additional tasks assigned to support daily logistics and operational needs.
- Daily communicate with trucking suppliers, warehouses, customs brokers and relevant parties to get smooth operation and seek for improvement.
- Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are effectively assigned and properly completed.
- Conduct operation in line with SOPs, working instructions.
- Maintain good relationship with warehouses, subcontractors, teamwork, productive working environment.
- Seek and assist in process improvement and operation cost saving.
- Perform ad-hoc tasks if required to complete services.
What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Import-Export, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of Road Logistics operations, including domestic transportation, cross-border trucking, and customs clearance.
- Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to service excellence and relationship management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational optimization. A "can-do" approach to problem solving.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Effective communication to engage professionally with customers, carriers, customs authorities, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze data and performance metrics and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
- Fast learner with strong adaptability to changing business requirements and operational environments.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.
- Willingness to travel as required and work overtime/ on shifts during operational peaks or urgent business needs
- Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
What's in it for you
We are looking for individuals who have demonstrated skills in the supply chain solutions. In return, you will gain access to professional development opportunities and international exposure in a team-based environment. To find out why Kuehne+Nagel is the best place for a successful professional career, start a conversation with us and click apply today!
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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