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Road Logistics Operations SpecialistKuehne Nagel • Bensenville, IL, US
Road Logistics Operations Specialist

Road Logistics Operations Specialist

Kuehne Nagel • Bensenville, IL, US
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It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

How you create impact

The Road Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating customer shipments using contracted rates and ensuring capacity with qualified carriers and partners. This role supports transport activities by managing bookings, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with transit requirements and ground transport regulations.

  • Coordinates shipment bookings and ensures all documentation meets transit and regulatory requirements
  • Communicates with shippers to confirm shipment details and dispatch pickups
  • Monitors shipment progress and updates status to ensure timely delivery
  • Schedules pickup and delivery appointments and manages customer service interactions
  • Collaborates with carriers (dry van, flatbed, temperature-controlled) to ensure load execution
  • Facilitates communication between shippers, carriers, and customers to provide tactical solutions that enhance daily operations

What we would like you to bring

  • 1+ year of experience in transportation
  • 1+ year of experience in supply chain operations
  • Familiarity with transportation industry systems
  • Understanding of transport modes and guidelines (dry van, reefer, flatbed, expedite, LTL)
  • Strong coordination and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • 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 $28.84 and $31.24. 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-TW1

    Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

    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.

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