[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Kuehne & Nagel International · Plainfield, IN # Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist Plainfield, Indiana, United States Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Kuehne & Nagel International’s official careers site. Posted November 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Kuehne & Nagel International’s careers site →](https://jobs.kuehne-nagel.com/global/en/job/KUNAGLOBAL20080EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Air-Logistics-Operational-Care-Specialist) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Kuehne & Nagel International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kuehne-nagel-international/) / Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist ## Job description 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. ‎ The Operational Care Specialist is responsible for managing the coordination of shipments accurately and timely, meeting customer transit time requirements. The Operational Care Specialist is part of a team (Operational Care Centers) responsible for coordinating transport activities by executing the necessary bookings with our partners and gateways, generating the required documentation, and monitoring each shipment, including deviation handling. You liaise with our customer care specialists to ensure specific requirements are met (Transit Times, Carrier selection, Routings etc.). Securing buy rates (when required), as well as capacity with qualified carriers/partners and or via the KN gateways is critical. All activities are to be performed in compliance with rules and regulations governing air transport, industry, and product standards, KN standards and guidelines, and executed via KN operational systems. How you create impact To manage and perform all operational activities reliably, accurately and on-time, minimizing overdue tasks, and according to defined customer deliverables To follow the communication concept for effective communication with stakeholders To monitor shipments, follow up on all deviations, accurate and timely updates for visibility in KN systems, including financial data, such as costs To review and clarify CCL instructions if there are conflicts or deviations with regulatory requirements, routing, TT, rate information, or other discrepancies To immediately report problems, operational disputes or discrepancies to supervisors or managers To collaborate with all partners/suppliers, gateway, warehouse, customs teams, the RCC, and external parties as needed To monitor operational performance of carriers and other partners and escalate / create awareness if performance and commitments are not being delivered To collaborate with the Optimization Team for most effective process execution and systems setup/automation, maximizing systems utilization and avoiding manual processes is critical To maximize profitability through cost optimization To be part of process improvement identification, and implementing changes To work with Sales and Customer Care teams on account implementation, ensuring a smooth transition from sales to operations What we would like you to bring Freight forwarding/ logistics experience Air Logistics 1+ year Analytical and organizing skills Time management and problem solving Teamwork and accountability 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's in it for you 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. 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- AH 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 processes \[e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling\]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 10, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Plainfield, Indiana, United States[Apply on Kuehne & Nagel International’s careers site →](https://jobs.kuehne-nagel.com/global/en/job/KUNAGLOBAL20080EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Air-Logistics-Operational-Care-Specialist) ## Hiring at Kuehne & Nagel International - Open jobs: 1,570 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 20, 2026 [All Kuehne & Nagel International jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kuehne-nagel-international/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Kuehne & Nagel International ### [Forklift Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kuehne-nagel-international/jobs/294d16201545be068ea6/) Plainfield, Indiana, United States ### [Air Logistics Operational Care Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kuehne-nagel-international/jobs/be0b3813258c4112c874/) Bensenville, Illinois, United States ### [Air Logistics Operational Care Team Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kuehne-nagel-international/jobs/1182744afb2e834fac63/) Lake Success, New York, United States ### [Air Logistics Operational Key Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kuehne-nagel-international/jobs/af79ce47ad65ef6af5cc/) Erlanger, Kentucky, United States ### [Air Logistics Operational Key Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kuehne-nagel-international/jobs/61a2b1b023e02c8a4174/) Schiller Park, Illinois, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Operational Account Manager, Air Expedite, Road US](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dsv/jobs/f1dd43f0bc1da1cf9769/) DSV · Atlanta, GA, US ### [Group Air Coordinator - Chase Travel (Remote)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/84b01510b3be440b0897/) JPMorganChase · United States ### [Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/5a91c60d2a4576222bda/) Lockheed Martin · Cape Canaveral, FL ### [Air Conditioning Mechanic Sr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e9b8e8da5d5620137433/) Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT ### [Air Export Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/a8ef91dd4f057cdbf6db/) Deutsche Post · Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America [Jobs in Plainfield, IN](/locations/us/in/plainfield/)[Jobs in Indiana](/locations/us-in/)[Supply Chain & Logistics jobs](/functions/supply-chain-logistics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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