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 Trainee works within the Sea Logistics Function. The Sea Logistics in Kuehne+Nagel that is a key asset and, as market leader in sea freight, provides flexible sea logistics and container shipping solutions combined with technology and expertise. Partners with clients belonging to a wide spectrum of industries (Pharma Healthcare, Perishables, Vinlog/Beverages etc.etc.) offering a wide range of tailor-made and end-to-end services included Full Container Standard and Reefer, Full Container with Flexitank, Order Management, Cargo Insurance, Customs Clearance. Leverages the state of the art technology, our international network and our sustainable and innovative supply chain solutions to reduce and offset the carbon footprint of your shipments. The sea freight capacity is build upon our international network with the most efficient shipping connections and long-lasting strategic carrier relationships. Is part of the Operations Department and contributes to deliver operational excellence while continuously optimizing production cost. Commits to develop KN business, by strenghtening relationships with key carriers and vendors.Focuses on Operational Care and contributes to continuous improvement with the aim to enhance operational capability and deliver increased profitability. Supports transport activities. In particular, execute necessary bookings with with our partners through origin offices (carriers); contribute to import custom clearance management and assists operational tasks with a focus on financial matters.
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How you create impact
- Scheduling and handling of worldwide sea freight exports
- Organisational, documentary and technical handling of export shipments
- Preparation of customs and shipping documents
- Maintenance of national and international networks as well as correspondence with shipping companies, our customers and foreign organizations
- Review KPIs and create reports
What we would like you to bring
- Completed training as a freight forwarding and logistics services clerk or comparable qualification
- Ideally, first professional experience in the field of sea freight export
- Confident handling of MS Office programs
- Independent, team-oriented and service-oriented working style
- Fluent in German and good written and spoken English skills
What's in it for you
- Conditions: performance-related remuneration, holiday and Christmas bonuses as well as profit sharing
- Flexibility: flexible working hours for a good work-life balance
- Health promotion: sports and wellness offers, supplementary company health insurance, bicycle leasing with JobRad, advisory services on e.g. work-life balance, location-specific promotions
- Capital-forming benefits: Support for asset accumulation in the areas of retirement provision, bank savings plans and investment funds
- Equipment & working environment: laptop and company mobile phone, parking facilities, good public transport connections, free water, coffee and fruit, canteen
- Perspective: Training courses for professional and personal development, such as language courses and development programs
- Discounts: various discounts at numerous cooperation partners from the fields of fashion, leisure, electronics, living & Co.
- Teamwork: familiar working atmosphere in a large company, various team and company events, advertising program for new employees incl. bonus
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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