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Kuehne+Nagel · 1 day ago

Air Logistics Operational Care Team Leader

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Kuehne+Nagel is a global leader in logistics, playing a crucial role in ensuring efficient inventory and shipment processes. The Air Logistics Operational Care Team Leader is responsible for managing shipment coordination, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with various teams to optimize operations.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

To manage and perform all operational activities reliably, accurately and on-time, minimizing overdue tasks, and according to defined customer deliverables

To follow the communication concept for effective communication with stakeholders

To monitor shipments, follow up on all deviations, accurate and timely updates for visibility in KN systems, including financial data, such as costs

To review and clarify CCL instructions if there are conflicts or deviations with regulatory requirements, routing, TT, rate information, or other discrepancies

To immediately report problems, operational disputes or discrepancies to supervisors or managers

To collaborate with all partners/suppliers, gateway, warehouse, customs teams, the RCC, and external parties as needed

To monitor operational performance of carriers and other partners and escalate / create awareness if performance and commitments are not being delivered

To collaborate with the Optimization Team for most effective process execution and systems setup/automation, maximizing systems utilization and avoiding manual processes is critical

To maximize profitability through cost optimization

To be part of process improvement identification, and implementing changes

To work with Sales and Customer Care teams on account implementation, ensuring a smooth transition from sales to operations

Qualification

Air logistics experienceFreight forwarding experienceAirfreight knowledgeRegulatory compliance knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibilityWork under pressure

Required

3+ years of air logistics business unit experience handling air shipments (import)

2+ years of freight forwarding industry experience

A high level of attention to details is a necessary, coupled with communication and organizational skills

The Operational Care Specialist must demonstrate Airfreight Knowledge, must have a 'can do' and service related mentality

Ability to communicate and coordinate with suppliers and partners

Adherence to regulatory requirements is a must, and this is accompanied by a knowledge of industry specific guidelines

Flexibility and an ability to work under pressure are necessary

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation for eligible roles

Company

Kuehne+Nagel

Glassdoor3.7

With more than 82,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers.

Founded in 1890

Schindellegi, Schwyz, CH

10001+ employees

http://www.kuehne-nagel.com

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