Job Description
National Air Logistics Pricing Specialist

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.

At Kuehne+Nagel, we connect people and goods through one of the world's leading logistics networks. We're looking for a National Air Logistics Pricing Specialist to join our Air Logistics team and play a key role in developing competitive pricing solutions that help win new business and support customer growth.

In this role, you'll collaborate with pricing experts, sales teams, procurement specialists, and global stakeholders to create market-leading air freight solutions for customers across the United States and around the world.

How you create impact

The National Air Logistics Pricing Specialist is a key member of the Air Logistics Pricing team, responsible for designing competitive, market-aligned pricing solutions that support both existing and new business opportunities. Success in this role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering customer-focused logistics solutions.

  • Develop and manage air freight quotations for domestic and international opportunities.
  • Deliver accurate, competitive, and timely pricing solutions for RFQs, bids, tenders, and daily rate requests.
  • Partner with Sales, Key Account Management, Procurement, and global Air Logistics teams to create winning customer solutions.
  • Analyze market conditions and leverage internal networks to secure the best available rates and service options.
  • Track and manage pricing opportunities while ensuring service standards and key performance targets are achieved.
  • Gather customer and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve pricing strategies and business outcomes.
  • Support strategic initiatives that drive growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

What we would like you to bring

  • 2+ years of experience in Air Freight, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Pricing, Procurement, or Supply Chain operations.
  • Knowledge of air freight products, transportation networks, and international logistics processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, International Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), or similar credentials are a plus.
  • Experience preparing and managing RFQs, tenders, quotations, and pricing proposals preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with transportation management systems, pricing platforms, or CRM tools is an advantage.​‌

 

What's in it for you

At 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 hourly wage range for this position is between $28.00 and $33.00 annually. 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-SB1   

 

 

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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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