Air Logistics Export & Import Operations Specialist

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Air Logistics Export & Import Operations Specialist, Feltham

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Location:

Feltham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Air Logistics Export & Import Operations Specialist

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Air Logistics Gateway & Procurement Specialist. As one of the world’s leading air freight providers, at Kuehne+Nagel we shape the world of logistics by connecting people and goods through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Your Role

Working within a high performing team, your role will be to procure air freight costs and flights, book and process export shipments on an allocation or adhoc basis to strict deadlines. From an import perspective, you will also plan and monitor full utilisation of trucks. You will also be responsible for maintaining quality standards in security, health and safety, as well as that of the environment in relation to these three key areas.

Your Responsibilities

• Capacity procurement and rate negotiation on scheduled flights, charter and part charter services.
• Export: Produce and prepare documents for transit of cargo, ensure customs declarations, security checks are complete, and issue check certificates. Follow SOPs, create accurate accruals, recover compromised route plans, negotiate spot rates, increase or decrease allocations, optimize processes, and support safe ULD (Unit Load Device) builds and manage ULD equipment.
• Import: Truck planning and optimization, ensuring high communication with UK branch, Airport Transfer, and warehouse colleagues in the UK, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam; build strong stakeholder relationships; manage Frankfurt pallets, issue management, performance, volume reporting, truck P&L responsibility, and customs matters.
• From a QSHE perspective, ensure cooperation with stakeholders and adherence to company procedures and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement through CAPA, Supplier Management, and promoting a culture of continual improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory authorities (e.g., ETSF regulations, aviation security regulations).
• Maintain a safe working environment by addressing unsafe acts, complying with ISO 45001 standards, and following Kuehne+Nagel work instructions.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Experience in air freight, especially capacity and rate negotiation with carriers.
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods, Customs, and Aviation Security governance.
• Understanding of aircraft types, configurations, routings, and equipment.
• Knowledge of ULD builds.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, resourcefulness, and time management skills.
• Methodical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Good Reasons to Join

If you join our team, you'll be rewarded with benefits such as our pension plan, Route 2 Rewards scheme, employee assistance program, and recognition initiatives. We support our colleagues' wellbeing and recognize the skills service leavers bring, as a forces-friendly employer.