Air Logistics Export Gateway Operations Specialist

Kuehnenagel; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kuehne Nagel in the United States seeks an Air Gateway Agent to manage timely, cost‑effective air export freight, MAWB consolidations, and ATA process steps. You will coordinate with air export and warehousing teams, arrange carrier bookings, and monitor shipments to meet KPIs and quality standards.

The role emphasizes data integrity, compliance, and collaboration across departments, with a focus on efficient air export operations and customer service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); communicates clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro‑active; strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and on-going commitment to quality and data integrity.
• Prepare, handle and process documentation needed for air export consolidations.
• Interact and collaborate closely with the air export departments in the region.
• Arrange bookings with carriers; optimize cargo consolidations.
• Ensure timely processing and delivery to the airport; constant communication with the warehouse team and truck dispatch during the consolidation process.
• Track & trace shipments; monitor vendor performance; address and resolve service irregularities.
• Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal customers.
• Maintain compliance standards at all times, including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations and customer requirements.
• Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) to support department, branch, product and company goals.
• Responsible for daily updating and monitoring of reporting tools.
• Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
• Support pricing team on rate quotes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive planning

Attention to detail

Independent work

Data entry accuracy

Export procedures

Excel

Tools

Excel

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.

The Air Gateway Agent is responsible for timely, cost effective movement of air export freight managed by the Air Gateway department as directed by the Supervisor and/or Manager. The position is responsible for processing of MAWB consolidations, set trade-lanes encompassing all aspects of the ATA process. Operational experience in the airfreight industry including but not limited to prior experience with warehousing/ airline/ GHA/ freight forwarder Air Export Gateway operations.

How you create impact

• Provide excellent customer service and on-going commitment to quality and data integrity
• Prepare, handle and process documentation needed for air export consolidations
• Interact and collaborate closely with the air export departments in the region
• Arrange bookings with carriers; optimize cargo consolidations
• Ensure timely processing and delivery to the airport; constant communication with the warehouse team and truck dispatch during the consolidation process
• Track & trace shipments; monitor vendor performance; address and resolve service irregularities
• Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal customers
• Maintain compliance standards at all times, including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations and customer requirements
• Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) to support department, branch, product and company goals
• Responsible for daily updating and monitoring of reporting tools
• Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency
• Support pricing team on rate quotes
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we would like you to bring

• 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

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What’s in it for you

At Kuehne Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The hourly wage range for this position is between $27.00 and $32.00. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-SB1

Kuehne Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific process [e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision‑making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

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.