Air Logistics Operations Specialist – Timely Shipments

Kuehne+Nagel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Rewards scheme

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing center

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Manchester is seeking an Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist to coordinate shipments, bookings, and documentation with accuracy and timeliness. You will support cross-functional teams, monitor deviations, and ensure customer transit times are met.

The role requires experience in airfreight, strong MS Office skills, and excellent time management. Shift pattern includes on-site hours with weekend coverage in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding or transport planning with a focus on airfreight.
• Excellent MS Excel and general MS Office skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Resilience and tenacity in a logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all operational activities reliably, on time and accurately.
• Follow the defined communication concept to stakeholders.
• Monitor shipments and provide timely updates, including costs.
• Review customer instructions for regulatory, routing or rate discrepancies.
• Immediately report problems or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Collaborate with partners, gateways, warehouses, and customs teams.
• Monitor carrier performance and raise awareness when commitments are not met.
• Support process improvements with the Optimization Team.

Skills

MS Office (Excel)

Time management

Process understanding

Airfreight experience

Perseverance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in Manchester is seeking an Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist to coordinate shipments, bookings, and documentation with accuracy and timeliness. You will support cross-functional teams, monitor deviations, and ensure customer transit times are met.

The role requires experience in airfreight, strong MS Office skills, and excellent time management. Shift pattern includes on-site hours with weekend coverage in a dynamic logistics environment.