What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Logistics Customer Service Specialist position at Kuehne Nagel?
It's more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Customer Service Specialist at Kuehne Nagel, you will have general responsibility for coordinating daily logistics activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of your assigned area. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset in the workplace. At Kuehne Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne Nagel, our Southaven, MS location is looking for a new Customer Service Specialist to join our Contract Logistics team.
How you create impact
As the Customer Service Representative (CSR) you will act as Kuehne & Nagel’s primary contact for any customer. You will be responsible for intercepting faxed orders, keying orders in to system, conducting follow up phone calls to requestors. The CSR is responsible for all communication between the various departments within Kuehne & Nagel and its customers and, therefore must exercise the highest quality of phone etiquette. Requires a high degree of quantifiable and qualifiable results with regard to accurate, complete, and timely response to internal and external Distribution Center’s reporting.
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #contract logitics #customer service
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
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.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
As a Contract Logistics Customer Service Specialist at Kuehne Nagel, you will have general responsibility for coordinating daily logistics activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of your assigned area. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset in the workplace. At Kuehne Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne Nagel, our Southaven, MS location is looking for a new Customer Service Specialist to join our Contract Logistics team.
How you create impact
As the Customer Service Representative (CSR) you will act as Kuehne & Nagel’s primary contact for any customer. You will be responsible for intercepting faxed orders, keying orders in to system, conducting follow up phone calls to requestors. The CSR is responsible for all communication between the various departments within Kuehne & Nagel and its customers and, therefore must exercise the highest quality of phone etiquette. Requires a high degree of quantifiable and qualifiable results with regard to accurate, complete, and timely response to internal and external Distribution Center’s reporting.
- Processes orders for material or merchandise received by mail, fax, e-mail, EDI or telephone from customer or company employee.
- Compiles, sorts and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
- Examines records such as bills, computer printouts, bills of lading, and related documents and correspondence and Informs customer of unit prices, shipping dates, anticipated delays and any additional information needed by customer using mail, e-mail or telephone.
- Enters order into automated system, and computes total cost for customer. Records or files copy of orders received as requested.
- Confers with warehouse, or common carrier personnel to expedite or trace missing or delayed shipments.
- Compiles statistics and prepares various reports for management.
- Investigates overdue and damaged shipments or shortages in shipments for customers and/or common carriers.
- Analyzes complaints concerning billing or service rendered, referring complaints of service failures to designated departments for investigation, updating customers on a timely basis.
- Provides back up support for all accounts other than primary.
- Must have 3 years' customer service experience in a contract logistics/distribution center envrionment
- Must have clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must be proficient in Data Entry
- Must have Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel
- Must have the ability to prioritize tasks
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #contract logitics #customer service
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
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.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.