Air Logistics Gateway Operations Specialist
Kuehne+Nagel - Torrance, CA
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It's More Than A Job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimizing 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. How You Create Impact 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 Arrange bookings with carriers; optimize cargo consolidations Ensure timely processing and delivery to the airport; constant communication with the warehouse team and truck dispatch during the consolidation process Track & trace shipments; monitor vendor performance; address and resolve service irregularities Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal customers Maintain compliance standards at all times, including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations and customer requirements Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) to support department, branch, product and company goals Responsible for daily updating and monitoring of reporting tools Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency Support pricing team on rate quotes Perform other duties as assigned Adherence to internal healthcare guidelines, procedures and minimum requirements as defined in Global Quality Ensure training compliance as per defined training matrix (yourself + team, as applicable) Maintain basic GxP awareness (requirements and applicable guidelines, e.g.. WHO GSDP, EU, GDP, etc.) Coordinating and supporting of quality matters related to KN's Products SecureChain and Semicon. What We Would Like You To Bring Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); communicates clearly and concisely to obtain positive results Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend. Pro-active; strong planning and organizational skills Ability to be profit conscious Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks Ability to work with demanding deadlines Must be detail oriented, thorough and accurate and have the ability to efficiently solve problems; proven analytical skills Proficient computer skills (solid data entry with high accuracy rate, email, internet, excel, word, etc.) Good knowledge of international geography including countries, major cities Solid knowledge of export procedures/documentation, Pharma, Aerospace, Automotive, Semicon etc. is a plus What's In It For You 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 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. 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. 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. EEO Statement Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel. Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team
Created: 2026-03-05