Air Import Gateway Lead - Operations & Compliance

Kuehne+Nagel; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation for eligible rô

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics leader, is hiring for an Air Import Gateway Supervisor in the United States. You will lead the area air export gateway staff, improve processes, and ensure secure, timely freight movement across gateways and trade lanes.

The role requires 3+ years in air operations, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10:20pm. Excellent communication and analytical abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an air operations team lead capacity with demonstrated airfreight industry knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); communicates clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend.
• Pro-active; strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to be profit conscious
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks
• Ability to work with demanding deadlines
• Must be detail oriented, thorough and accurate and have the ability to efficiently solve problems; proven analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills (solid data entry with high accuracy rate, email, internet, excel, word, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of export procedures/documentation is a plus
• Good knowledge of international geography including countries, major cities
• Ability to work scheduled shift Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10:20pm

Responsibilities

• Oversee and actively manage the work of the area air export gateway staff.
• Support business process improvement initiatives at the gateway.
• Comply with and support efforts and processes designed to enhance air cargo security.
• Support gateway attainment of prescribed company productivity ratios.
• Support gateway attainment of prescribed key performance indicator measurements including support of the development and training of gateway staff in compliance with company requirements.
• Communicate with air carrier representatives and contribute to air carrier performance evaluation.
• Support efforts to obtain and maintain levels of air cargo capacity sufficient to assure timely movement of freight flows through the gateway.
• Support efforts with air carriers to service needs of Kuehne + Nagel air import departments.
• Contribute creative ideas and solutions to common challenges.
• Directly manage four personnel

Skills

Air freight operations leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organization

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Independent and team work

Deadline-driven

Geography knowledge

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics leader, is hiring for an Air Import Gateway Supervisor in the United States. You will lead the area air export gateway staff, improve processes, and ensure secure, timely freight movement across gateways and trade lanes.

The role requires 3+ years in air operations, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10:20pm. Excellent communication and analytical abilities are essential.