Job Description
Sea Logistics Operational Care Coordinator, Import

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.

The Sea Logistics Operational Care Coordinator, Import is responsible for leading the Operational Care Import team, ensuring operational excellence in shipment coordination, process compliance, and team development. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, monitors performance indicators, and collaborates with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver a consistent and efficient service experience. 

How you create impact

  • Lead and develop the Operational Care team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Ensure efficient coordination of import shipments, with a strong focus on quality and operational visibility.
  • Identify opportunities to improve and simplify processes, driving greater operational efficiency.
  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure customer commitments are consistently met.
  • Leverage data, KPIs, and tools to support decision-making and drive business results.
  • Contribute to the evolution of the Operational Care model, supporting the transformation and growth of the organization.

What we would like you to bring

  • Experience in Freight Forwarding and ocean import operations.
  • Proven experience leading teams and developing people.
  • A proactive mindset, with energy, flexibility, and a strong sense of prioritization.
  • The ability to identify challenges, build solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Advanced Excel skills and an interest in automation and AI-driven tools.
  • Advanced English skills to operate effectively in a global environment.

What's in it for you

  • The opportunity to lead a strategic operation during an exciting business transformation.
  • A collaborative environment that values people, development, and continuous learning.
  • Autonomy to implement improvements and make a tangible impact on business results.
  • Exposure to a global environment and collaboration with teams across different countries.
  • Challenging opportunities that support your professional growth and leadership development.
  • The chance to be part of one of the world's leading integrated logistics providers.

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.