Air Logistics Gateway & Procurement Specialist

Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Chicago site is looking for a new Gateway & Procurement Specialist to join our Air Logistics team. Your Role The Air Import Gateway Agent is responsible for handling inbound air import shipments. This role involves close teamwork to track, trace, and follow up on shipments via email and phone as necessary. Your Responsibilities Provide excellent customer service and on-going commitment to quality and data integrity Interact and collaborate closely with the air import departments in the region Arrange bookings with carriers; optimize cargo consolidations Ensure timely processing and pickup from the airport, constant communication with the warehouse team and truck dispatch 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 Report to Area Air Logistics Gateway & Procurement Manager Schedule: An 8-hour shift between the hours of 6:30am- 6:00pm, flexibility required to work any day of the week including weekends and some holidays Your Skills and Experiences Highschool diploma or equivalent 2+ years of Air logistics experience 2+ years of customer service experience Good Reasons to Join There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-KR1 About Kuehne+Nagel With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. CONTACT US Talent Acquisition USA.Talent.Acquisition@Kuehne-Nagel.com

Salary : $59,000 - $86,000