Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 90,000,000 - 140,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Freight Forwarding professional in Surabaya to own end-to-end air freight export operations. You will ensure timely shipment execution, accurate documentation, and effective coordination with internal and external partners.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in air freight operations, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Air Freight Operations.
• Exposure to export shipment handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end export shipment processes including operational coordination and documentation handling.
• Coordinate shipment activities from booking confirmation to completion.
• Ensure all export documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Liaise closely with Procurement teams for booking-related matters.
• Maintain strong working relationships with airlines for operational coordination.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of export documentation before submission.
• Submit shipment documents to the relevant internal teams on the same day.
• Ensure compliance with export customs requirements and operational procedures.
• Monitor shipment progress and ensure operational milestones are met.
• Escalate issues promptly to ensure shipment continuity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Coordination & follow-up

English communication

Pressure management

Team player

Job description

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Responsible for managing end-to-end air freight export operations, ensuring timely shipment execution, accurate documentation, and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong operational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment while maintaining high service standards.

How you create impact

• Manage end-to-end export shipment processes including operational coordination and documentation handling.
• Coordinate shipment activities from booking confirmation to completion.
• Ensure all export documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Liaise closely with Procurement teams for booking-related matters.
• Maintain strong working relationships with airlines for operational coordination.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of export documentation before submission.
• Submit shipment documents to the relevant internal teams on the same day.
• Ensure compliance with export customs requirements and operational procedures.
• Monitor shipment progress and ensure operational milestones are met.
• Escalate issues promptly to ensure shipment continuity.

What we would like you to bring

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Air Freight Operations
• Exposure to export shipment handling is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously
• Strong team player

Technical Skills

• Familiar with logistics operational systems and customer platforms

What's in it for you

• A collaborative, international working environment.
• Career growth and professional development support.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.