Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel • Torrance, CA • 1h ago

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 Operational Care Specialist is responsible for managing the coordination of shipments accurately and timely, meeting customer transit time requirements. The Operational Care Specialist is part of a team (Operational Care Centers) responsible for coordinating transport activities by executing the necessary bookings with our partners and gateways, generating the required documentation, and monitoring each shipment, including deviation handling. You liaise with our customer care specialists to ensure specific requirements are met (Transit Times, Carrier selection, Routings etc.). Securing buy rates (when required), as well as capacity with qualified carriers/partners and or via the KN gateways is critical. All activities are to be performed in compliance with rules and regulations governing air transport, industry, and product standards, KN standards and guidelines, and executed via KN operational systems.

How you create impact

In this role, you will:

Review shipment details and confirm cargo check-in

Prepare, review, and process air export documentation

Identify missing or conflicting shipment information and follow up with Customer Care teams or other partners

Request bookings and coordinate with gateway teams

Link shipments to flights and update systems accurately

Support export customs-related processes through AEXUS

Prepare house documentation and support pickup coordination

Assist with pickup billing and flight requests

Review commercial invoices, SLIs, and dangerous goods information for accuracy

Monitor shipments, follow up on deviations, and escalate issues as needed

Collaborate with gateways, warehouses, customs teams, carriers, vendors, and internal partners

Support process improvement, system utilization, cost optimization, and compliance with regulatory, industry, and Kuehne+Nagel standards

What we would like you to bring

We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with air export experience and a strong understanding of freight forwarding or logistics operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a team environment, asking questions when needed, and managing shipment details accurately in a fast-paced operational setting.

We would like you to bring:

2 to 3 years of air export experience

Freight forwarding or logistics experience

Familiarity with AEXUS

Experience with air export documentation, bookings, flight requests, pickups, and system updates

Experience with licensing, CGs, dangerous goods documentation, commercial invoices, and SLIs is helpful

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Clear communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners

Flexibility for possible weekend coverage as needed

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.

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 hourly wage range for this position is between $29 and $33. Base wage 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-AH1

Kuehne+Nagel participates 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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

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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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.

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