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.
How you create impact
As a Sea Logistics Customer Care Representative, you’ll be the first point of contact for customers, ensuring their needs are met with accuracy, empathy, and efficiency. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoys problem‑solving, communication, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our operations, strengthening customer relationships, and driving overall satisfaction.
- Build strong customer relationships by understanding their business goals and maintaining clear, open communication.
- Partner with the Operational Care Centre (OCC) to ensure accurate information transfer and flawless execution of shipments.
- Provide solutions for shipping requirements, quotes, and milestones, adapting quickly to changes in patterns or exceptions.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers to document rules of engagement, address issues, and drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor customer satisfaction, follow up consistently, and turn challenges into positive experiences.
- Share timely, relevant information that may impact customer planning, budgets, or risk management.
- Guide customers through KN’s online tools to support efficiency, planning, and visibility.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and work collaboratively with customers to implement impactful initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions in our service management system to ensure smooth follow‑up and resolution.
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.
What we would like you to bring
- 3+ years of freight forwarding experience with operational or administrative background.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and effective customer relations abilities.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills; detail‑oriented and analytical.
- Proactive, customer‑focused, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with SAP or similar systems is a plus.
- College diploma or university degree in Business, Transportation, or International Commerce preferred.
- Certifications such as DGR or CIFFA I & II is a plus
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 target salary range for this position is between $58,000 - $68,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. 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
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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