Air Logistics Gateway Operations Supervisor

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.

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How you create impact

You will be part of our Air Logistics team, adding your procurement, carrier + relationship management expertise + skills to the delivery of Customer + Operational Excellence.

Your primary objective will be to drive our capacity + pricing procurement efforts. You will ensure that Carrier Management + gateway volume drives complement each other, remaining a priority + key factor in gaining + retaining customers. You will need to liaise with internal + external stakeholders while aligning the interests of each with our key objectives.

What we would like you to bring

To lay out a procurement plan for assigned area of responsibility, aligning the same with larger initiatives on a Regional/Global level.

To evaluate current carrier share for key trade lanes, recommending optimization measures to maximize core carrier share.

To evaluate opportunities to consolidate current volumes to achieve better yields to help optimize the achievable net rate (ANR), laying the foundation for future business development opportunities.

To engage with overseas counterparts in the promotion of two-way carrier deals, helping to create efficiencies in our long term procurement efforts.

To evaluate carrier metrics + ensure volume allocations are in line with targets to support the success of the preferred carrier program (PCP).

To monitor + push for maximization of volumes via our Gateways, to achieve better consol benefits as well as supporting cost management.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.

People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.

Learning & Development: Grow with us personally and professionally through world-class training and career pathways.

Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.

Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.

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.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.

Contact

Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team

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