GS Sea Logistics Specialist - UA Shipment Planner

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.

JOB PURPOSE

- Execute shipment planning activities across all geographic regions (GEOs).
- Ensure strict adherence to shipment planning rules across both Kuehne+Nagel and customer systems, while proactively identifying and implementing opportunities for process enhancement.
- Collaborate closely with KN Origin countries and Stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely execution of shipment plans.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of shipment plans for the designated customer destination markets.
- Prepare and validate shipment plans in accordance with customer-specific rules, optimizing plans to meet operational and business requirements.
- Maintain shipment planning parameters and master data to support seamless process execution.
- Develop reports and conduct performance analysis to support continuous improvement.
- Provide root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for any deviations or exceptions to shipment planning rules.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business related field
- Minimum 2 years work experience in Sea Logistics
- Preferably with 2+ years Finance/IT/Order Management experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS Excel- intermediate skills)
- Understanding of the operational processes, systems and tools
- Good communication skills both oral and written
- Persistent in problem solving and escalation
- Sensitive with and capable to handle large amount of data
- Independent and responsible with strong analytical mindset
- Ability to support multi‑time‑zone operations and flexibility to work weekends or holidays.

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.

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