Sea Logistics Intermodal Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Aston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Aston, Birmingham is seeking a Sea Logistics Intermodal Specialist to act as the primary contact for internal customers and suppliers. You will oversee delivery planning, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure smooth intermodal operations while managing escalations. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of UK container transport and excellent communication skills. This role comes with competitive pay, training opportunities, and benefits such as 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Childcare Vouchers

Life Assurance Option

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on high-street stores

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK container transport operations across road and rail.
• Proven experience in transport planning or export sea logistics.
• Solid understanding of UK geography.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute deliveries with a focus on cost efficiency.
• Oversee road and rail provider volumes to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Manage restitution agreements to prevent unrecoverable costs.
• Monitor automated booking systems and rate jobs in alignment with tariffs.
• Address non-conformance issues and maintain quality standards.
• Develop relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Provide evidence and resolve queries related to rates and charges.
• Drive continuous improvement in intermodal operations.

Skills

Knowledge of UK container transport operations

Transport planning

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of UK geography

Tools

TOPs transport planning system

Job description

Are you a logistics professional with a knack for planning, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional service? Join our Sea Logistics Intermodal team in Aston, Birmingham. As a Sea Logistics Intermodal Specialist, you will act as the central point of contact for internal customers and suppliers, overseeing delivery planning, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth intermodal operations. This role is pivotal in providing top-tier service to customers while managing escalations and ensuring cost‑effective logistics solutions.

How you create impact

Plan and execute deliveries with a focus on cost efficiency, adhering to diverse terms and agreements.

Oversee road and rail provider volumes to ensure compliance with contracts.

Manage restitution agreements to prevent unrecoverable costs.

Monitor and manage automated booking systems and rate jobs in alignment with agreed tariffs.

Address non‑conformance issues, including delays and rebookings, while maintaining quality standards.

Develop and nurture strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Provide evidence and resolve queries related to rates and out‑of‑scope charges.

Drive continuous improvement in intermodal operations.

Profile description

What we would like you to bring

Strong knowledge of UK container transport operations across road and rail.

Proven experience in transport planning or export sea logistics.

Solid understanding of UK geography.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

Knowledge of TOPs transport planning system.

What’s in it for you

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.

You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.

26 days holidays plus bank holidays.

2 volunteering days per year.

3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme.

A tailored personal development and training programme.

Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.

We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave.

Childcare Vouchers.

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on high‑street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s & more).

Refer a friend scheme. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces‑friendly employer who recognise theלך skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.