What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sea Logistics Operational Care Expert, Import position at Kuehne + Nagel?
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.
- Drive process optimization initiatives in partnership with the Process & Systems team to improve workflow efficiency and eliminate operational waste.
- Continuously enhance professional knowledge and capabilities through training, development programs, and best practice sharing.
- Support the evaluation, selection, onboarding, and performance management of suppliers to ensure service excellence and operational effectiveness.
- Assist in contract administration and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with carriers, vendors, and service providers.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), proactively addressing performance gaps and driving continuous improvement.
- Ensure cost-effective supplier selection while maintaining service quality and compliance standards.
- Identify operational risks and support the development of contingency and business continuity plans.
- Leverage KPI dashboards and performance metrics to monitor service quality, identify trends, and drive operational improvements.
- Facilitate data-driven decision-making by providing meaningful performance insights across operational, financial, and service-related dimensions.
- Coordinate closely with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless shipment execution, including arranging Kuehne Nagel services such as trucking and customs clearance when required.
- Manage financial processes in compliance with company guidelines, including invoice verification, sales invoice creation, and Forwarding Sub Ledger (FSL) administration.
- Provide customers with timely, accurate, and proactive shipment status updates and information.Analyze KPI and operational reports to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, service excellence, and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and drive automation adoption through the eTouch Automation Dashboard, supporting the organization's digitalization objectives.
- Validate and confirm expected Gross Profit (GP) within 24 hours to ensure financial accuracy and visibility.
- Ensure timely and accurate billing while maintaining a minimum invoice quality target of 95%.
- Minimize deferrals through effective cost management and the appropriate application of Deferral & Loss Codes.
- Accurately enter expected costs into SeaLOG and ensure timely posting to Acon in accordance with financial and operational standards.
- 3 years of experience in freight forwarding, supply chain management, or logistics operations, with a strong focus on Sea Logistics.
- Solid understanding of ocean freight forwarding processes, transportation operations, and industry regulations.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of carrier networks, ocean freight markets, and supplier relationship management.
- Financial awareness and the ability to make sound commercial decisions while balancing service quality and cost efficiency.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and solutions.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to learn, embrace change, and contribute new ideas.
- Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.
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. Base salary 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-TD1
Kuehne Nagelparticipates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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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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