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Kuehne+Nagel Air Logistics Gateway & Procurement Specialist in Washington, Virginia
Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Washington site is looking for a new Gateway & Procurement Specialist to join our Air Logistics team.
Your Role
The Air Export Gateway Agent is responsible for the timely and cost-effective movement of air import freight managed by the Air Import Gateway department as directed by the Manager. The position is responsible for processing Master Air Waybill consolidations and setting trade lanes encompassing all aspects of the Air Transport Association process.
Your Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service and on-going commitment to quality and data integrity.
Prepare, handle and process documentation needed for air export consolidations.
Interact and collaborate closely with the air export departments in the region.
Coordinate bookings with carriers, enhance cargo consolidations, and provide quotations
Ensure prompt processing and delivery to the airport, maintaining continuous communication with the warehouse team and truck dispatch throughout the consolidation process.
Monitor and track shipments, evaluate vendor performance, and address and resolve any service irregularities.
Report to the Area Air Logistics Operations Manager
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Your Skills and Experiences
Bachelor's degree (in Logistics/Supply Chain management, Business management or related) or equivalent experience
2+ years Air Logistics, Airlines or Gateway Cargo Agent experience
Microsoft 365 proficient
Good Reasons to Join
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 target salary range for this position is between $21.63 and $$28.85. 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-KR1
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.