Job Air Logistics Operational Care Expert, Alexandria

**It's more than a job** When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. **?** The Operational Care Expert is responsible for managing the coordination of shipments accurately and timely, meeting customer transit time requirements. You will be part of a team 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. **How you create impact** + Manage and perform all operational activities reliably, accurately, and on time, minimising overdue tasks and meeting customer deliverables. + Ensure effective communication with stakeholders by following established communication frameworks. + Monitor shipments, resolve deviations, and provide timely updates in KN systems, including financial data such as costs. + Review and clarify Customer Care location instructions to resolve conflicts with regulatory requirements, routing, transit times, or rate information. + Report operational problems, disputes, or discrepancies promptly to supervisors or managers. + Collaborate with partners, suppliers, gateway, warehouse, customs, Revenue Care, and external parties to ensure smooth operations and carrier performance. + Drive process optimisation, automation, and profitability through cost management, continuous improvement initiatives, and support for account implementation with Sales and Customer Care teams. **What we would like you to bring** + Proven experience in Air Logistics operations, including shipment monitoring, deviation management, and timely system updates. + Strong knowledge of freight forwarding processes, regulatory compliance, and air cargo security standards. + Skilled in data accuracy, financial cost tracking, and reporting to ensure visibility and reliable decision making. + Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams (sales, customer care, warehouse, customs) and external partners/carriers. + Strong problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to escalate issues promptly. + Commercial acumen with focus on cost optimization, profitability, and supporting account implementation for smooth transitions. **What's in it for you** Along with a competitive remuneration package, we want to make sure our employees are motivated in all aspects. Here in Kuehne+Nagel Australia, we pride ourselves in taking care of our employees with benefits such as: + Corporate rates for Private Health Care Insurance + Free Flu Vaccination Program + Inclusive Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy to support all parents + Attractive long-service awards + Novated leasing + Charity and volunteering events + Flexible work arrangements + And more! If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference, apply now and become a part of our dynamic team **!** **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 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: Write to the company with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.