Air Logistics Dispatch & Trucking Specialist

Kuehne Nagel; East Point (GA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kuehne Nagel, a global logistics leader, seeks an Air Logistics Trucking Specialist to coordinate domestic trucking activities and ensure on‑time execution of import/export airfreight. You will manage local P&D, regional dispatch, and carrier relations while optimizing loads and costs.

The role requires 2–5 years in trucking/logistics, familiarity with FTL/LTL/P&D, and solid communication skills. Join a dynamic team and help expand our U.S.

Qualifikationen

• 2-5 years of experience in trucking, transportation, dispatching, logistics, or freight operations.
• Hands-on experience with Truckload (FTL), Less‑than‑Truckload (LTL), Pickup & Delivery (P&D), regional dispatch, or final‑mile operations.
• Background working for a trucking company, carrier, transportation provider, or fleet operation preferred.
• Ability to coordinate shipments, manage carrier relationships, and resolve operational issues in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with load planning, routing, consolidation, and capacity management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus, but not required.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate trucking activities supporting import and export airfreight shipments to ensure on‑time execution and customer satisfaction.
• Manage local Pickup & Delivery (P&D) operations and ensure timely movement of freight between customers, terminals, warehouses, and airport gateways.
• Execute regional dispatch activities, including route planning, carrier assignments, and capacity management.
• Build and optimize truck loads through consolidation opportunities to maximize efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
• Coordinate Full Truckload (FTL), Less‑than‑Truckload (LTL), and final‑mile transportation activities.
• Monitor shipments throughout the transportation lifecycle and proactively resolve service disruptions, delays, and exceptions.
• Communicate with carriers, drivers, warehouses, gateways, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless freight movement.
• Review transportation requirements, transit times, routing instructions, and customer‑specific service commitments.
• Negotiate rates, source capacity, and maintain strong relationships with approved transportation providers.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, operational procedures, and company standards.
• Prepare, validate, and maintain transportation documentation and shipment records.
• Accurately enter and maintain shipment, carrier, cost, and operational data within transportation management systems.
• Analyze carrier performance and elevate service failures, capacity concerns, or operational risks when necessary.
• Partner with Customer Care, Operations, Sales, and Warehouse teams to support customer requirements and account implementation activities.
• Support load planning, network optimisation, and transportation cost‑saving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to operational efficiency projects.
• Maintain a high level of service, responsiveness, and problem resolution in a fast‑paced transportation environment.
• Assist in developing scalable trucking operations as Kuehne+Nagel expands its integrated Air Logistics Trucking network across key U.S. markets.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Collaboration

Customer service

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Jobbeschreibung

Kuehne Nagel, a global logistics leader, seeks an Air Logistics Trucking Specialist to coordinate domestic trucking activities and ensure on‑time execution of import/export airfreight. You will manage local P&D, regional dispatch, and carrier relations while optimizing loads and costs.

The role requires 2–5 years in trucking/logistics, familiarity with FTL/LTL/P&D, and solid communication skills. Join a dynamic team and help expand our U.S.