Air Logistics Operational Care Team Leader

Kuehne+Nagel; Lonate Pozzolo; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Development opportunities

Team collaboration

Innovation culture

Flexible work environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Kuehne+Nagel in Lombardy (Lonate Pozzolo) is seeking a capable Lead for the import department in air logistics. You will oversee daily operations, manage performance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time shipments and SLA achievement.

The role requires 1–3 years in air logistics, strong leadership and communication, and fluency in English and Italian. The position offers stability, development opportunities, and exposure to international operations within a global freight

Competenze

• 1–3 years of experience in air logistics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; adaptable and performance-driven.
• Solid knowledge of freight forwarding, air logistics operations and import regulations.
• Fluency in English and Italian.

Mansioni

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the import department, ensuring smooth execution of all activities and achievement of service level targets.
• Manage team performance, workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational KPIs to drive productivity, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary escalation point for customers and internal stakeholders, resolving complex operational issues and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Operational Care, Customer Care, Revenue Care, Customs, and Transportation partners, to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with airlines, carriers, gateways, and external service providers to secure capacity, optimize transport solutions, and manage supplier performance.
• Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization through process improvements, automation tools, consolidation strategies, route planning, and continuous review of transportation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, international trade regulations, customs requirements, quality standards, and health, safety, security, and environmental guidelines.
• Partner with senior management to develop and execute departmental strategies, monitor operational performance, and address risks, disputes, and service deviations proactively.

Conoscenze

Air logistics

Leadership

Communication

Import regulations

English

Italian

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

How you create impact

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the import department, ensuring smooth execution of all activities and achievement of service level targets.

• Manage team performance, workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational KPIs to drive productivity, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Act as the primary escalation point for customers and internal stakeholders, resolving complex operational issues and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Operational Care, Customer Care, Revenue Care, Customs, and Transportation partners, to ensure timely and accurate shipment execution.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with airlines, carriers, gateways, and external service providers to secure capacity, optimize transport solutions, and manage supplier performance.

• Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization through process improvements, automation tools, consolidation strategies, route planning, and continuous review of transportation solutions.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, international trade regulations, customs requirements, quality standards, and health, safety, security, and environmental guidelines.

• Partner with senior management to develop and execute departmental strategies, monitor operational performance, and address risks, disputes, and service deviations proactively.

What we would like you to bring

• At least 1-3 years of experience in air logistics.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, combined with adaptability and a performance-driven mindset.

• Solid knowledge of freight forwarding, air logistics operations and import regulations.

• Fluency in English and Italian.

What's in it for you

By joining the Kuehne+Nagel team, you will have the opportunity to work in a safe and stable environment, with a strong focus on physical and mental well-being. We offer professional growth and development opportunities, including at an international level.

Joining Kuehne+Nagel means being part of a company that genuinely invests in people:

• Development first – real opportunities for learning and growth.

• Teamwork that matters – experienced colleagues ready to support you.

• Innovation encouraged – we welcome new ideas and continuous improvement.

• Healthy balance – a supportive and flexible work environment

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.

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: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.