Senior Operations Specialist- Oversized Transport

Kuehne Nagel; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Poland is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist to plan, coordinate and monitor international oversized transport projects, focusing on complex shipments. You will work with customers, carriers and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant execution from planning to delivery, leveraging expertise in permits, equipment and risk management.

This role offers an international logistics environment at one of the leading suppliers, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in logistics or transport operations.
• Experience planning and executing oversized transports.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and permits.
• Proficient with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate international transport operations across modes.
• Plan and execute oversized transports with route analysis.
• Coordinate permits, escorts, carriers, and subcontractors.
• Assess operational risks and cargo securing.
• Secure transport capacity and verify documentation.
• Monitor shipments and manage deviations.
• Communicate with customers and partners.
• Support process improvements with feedback.

Skills

Oversized cargo

Route analysis

Specialized equipment

Permits & regs

Carrier coordination

MS Office Excel

English fluency

Customer communication

Time-critical ops

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

It’s more than a job

Kuehne+Nagel Integrated Logistics designs, implements and executes 4PL services for companies around the globe. As our Senior Operations Specialist, you will plan, coordinate and monitor transportation services tailored to our customers’ needs, with a particular focus on complex and oversized cargo.

In this role, you will take responsibility for the operational planning and execution of international oversized transports. You will combine strong transport operations experience with hands-on expertise in cargo and route analysis, specialized equipment, permits, subcontractor coordination and operational risk management.

As a Senior Operations Specialist, you will coordinate transport activities on behalf of our customer’s logistics department. You will manage transport requests from planning through execution, monitor shipments and handle deviations, while working closely with customers, Kuehne+Nagel teams, carriers and other external partners.

A key part of your role will be planning and executing oversized transports, ensuring that complex shipments are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable operational and regulatory requirements.

How you create impact

• Plan and coordinate international transport operations, including inbound and outbound shipments across different transport modes
• Plan and execute oversized transports, including cargo assessment, route analysis and selection of suitable specialized transport equipment
• Coordinate permits, regulatory requirements, escorts, carriers, subcontractors and other parties involved in oversized transport operations
• Assess operational risks and ensure appropriate cargo securing and safe execution of complex transport movements
• Secure required transport capacity and equipment, coordinate pickup and delivery appointments and verify transport documentation
• Monitor shipments throughout execution, proactively manage deviations and elevate critical issues when required
• Maintain clear communication with customers, shipping and receiving locations, carriers and other operational stakeholders
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes by providing expertise, feedback and testing new solutions

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in logistics or transport operations, with practical experience in planning and executing oversized transports
• Strong knowledge of oversized cargo and route analysis, specialized transport equipment, cargo securing, permits and relevant regulatory requirements
• Experience coordinating international oversized transports, including carriers, subcontractors and escort services, as well as managing operational risks and deviations
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, combined with strong customer communication skills and the ability to manage time‑critical transport operations
• Strong attention to detail, ownership and problem‑solving skills, as well as confident use of MS Office, particularly Excel

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel in Poland was founded in 1992 and has around 1,600 employees working across different modes of transportation. Our Integrated Logistics organization offers an international working environment within one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

You will take on a responsible operational role with exposure to complex international transport projects and the opportunity to further develop your expertise in specialized and oversized logistics.

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.

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