Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist – Part Time in Mississauga, Ontario

Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Mississauga site is looking for a new Operational Care Specialist to join our Air Logistics team

Your Role

As Operational Care Specialist you are responsible for planning, preparing and processing operational tasks with high standards and consistency of accuracy and attention to details, you will liase with internal and external stakeholders to ensure carrier selection, routing, transit time, temperature requirements are managed

Your Responsibilities

• Your responsibility is to communicate , negotiate with airlines, trucker, warehouses, Kuehne-Nagel suppliers and colleagues across Canada, you will provide solutions in case of any discrepancies, holds or delays in the movement of goods.

• You ensure neutrality and high operational quality across all Canadian branches, Manage high export volumes and all Air Logistics Products.

• Compliant with and follow Air 2.0 AE Methodology and Procedures.

• Follow Operations policies, procedures, SOP and ensure compliance with transport regulations.

• Buying Rate negotiation with airlines, truckers, other service providers for cost management, to maximum profit on shipment file level

• Ensure Airfreight operating cost /buying rate is uploaded in the file in Airlog operating system with accuracy and timeliness.

• Liaise with OCC supervisor, manager for operational issues.

• Attention to details, capability in effective prioritization, shipment execution with high efficiency, accuracy and timeliness.

• Anticipate, Identity and Rectify any exceptions and take proactive actions to recover issues

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or similar field 

• 3+ years of Air Logistics Imports and Freight Forwarding experience

• Advanced computer skills, including full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel)

• Knowledge on Temperature Controlled pharmaceutical products is a plus

• Knowledge on Incoterms and Air transportation regulations is a must

• CIFFA certificate is preferred

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment #LI-HYBRID

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.