Bensenville Road Logistics Operations Specialist IL 60106 1039

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As a Road Logistics Operations Specialist , you will coordinate our customer’s shipments by leveraging contracted rates and securing capacity with qualified carriers and partners. You’ll ensure smooth transport operations by managing bookings, preparing documentation, and meeting key requirements such as transit times, carrier selection, and routing whilst adhering to industry regulations.

How you create impact

• Communicate with shippers via email and phone to confirm shipment details.
• Dispatch and track pickups, updating shipment status as needed.
• Data management utilizing Excel for customer reporting requirements.
• Monitor shipments to ensure on-time movement and resolve delays proactively.
• Schedule and coordinate pickup/delivery appointments.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with carriers (dry van, flatbed, temperature-controlled) to ensure timely pickup and delivery.
• Act as the liaison between shippers, carriers, and customers to provide tactical solutions that enhance daily operations

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 we would like you to bring

• Degree/Diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Transportation, or other related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a client service role handling high volume external and internal requests via email, phone, and other digital platforms.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel and data management proficiency
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Knowledge of industry-specific guidelines, systems and processes preferred (dry van, reefer, flatbed, expedite, LTL).

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 target base wage range for this position is between $22.60 and $25.00. 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-RT1

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.