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

• Bachelor's degree supply chain management or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of Air logistics or air cargo 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

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.