Are you a seasoned logistics professional with a passion for transportation, eager to join a successful, global organization? If so, Kuehne+Nagel is looking for you
...transport planner.
- posted 6 days ago
- closes 5 march 2025
key responsibilities
- Freight Bill Mastery: You'll be a champion of accurate freight billing, ensuring that invoices are meticulously audited, monthly transport invoices for customers are flawlessly generated, and freight cost claims are expertly managed. You'll also oversee the approval and payment processes, track profitability with keen attention, and expertly manage rate cards within the TMS system.
- Proactive Event Management: You'll be the master of proactive event management, keeping a watchful eye on shipment status, handling event notifications with precision, maintaining accurate reason coding within the system/reporting, skillfully managing exceptions, and ensuring proactive communication to drive swift solutions.
- Transport Optimization: You'll be the driving force behind transport optimization, diligently analyzing transportation flows to identify opportunities for improvement and staying ahead of market trends through robust market intelligence.
- Collaborative Success: You'll be a key collaborator, partnering closely with warehouse staff, procurement, and customer service teams to streamline operations and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Problem-Solving Prowess: You'll be the go-to problem solver, tackling logistical challenges head-on, whether it's delays, traffic issues, or equipment breakdowns, by implementing swift and effective solutions.
qualifications
- Proven track record: You've successfully navigated the world of transportation planning, logistics coordination, or similar roles.
- Master of logistics: You possess a deep understanding of route planning, scheduling, and transportation software (e.g., TMS).
- Analytical powerhouse: You're a natural problem-solver, able to analyze situations and find creative solutions.
- Thriving under pressure: You excel in fast-paced environments, juggling multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.
- Communication champion: You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally.
- Compliance expert: You're well-versed in transport regulations and compliance standards.
- Tech-savvy: You're proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfortable working with logistics software.
- Team player: You thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to providing exceptional customer service.
- Freight bill and carrier management expertise: You bring at least 2 years of experience in freight bill auditing, carrier performance management, and advanced transport management and analysis.
- Fluent in English: You communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.
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