Air Logistics-Operational Key Account Manager - Kansas City, United States - Kuehne+Nagel

Description

Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. Our Kansas City branch is looking for a new Air Logistics Operational Key Account Manager to join our Sterling team.

Your Role

As an Operational Key Account Manager, you are a strategic consultant with the ultimate responsibility to understand the key account's needs and requirements in proposing solutions that add value and build long lasting partnerships. In this role, you'll report to the Customer Relationship Director.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide real-time solutions to customer including International routing (Import/Export), Customs requirements, compliance, quotes, job setup and complete order fulfillment in Quicktrack
• Drive operational excellence for assigned account(s) and continuously monitor and improve the quality and consistency of the service delivery and data quality.
• Take a pro-active approach and drive the process forward toward improved customer loyalty through improved customer experience.
• Control monthly performance, monitor volume, profitability, pipeline, overdue, and ensuring immediate actions in case of deviations (i.e. timeliness / accurate reporting)
• Collaborate with Business Development to propose customer specific work instructions and implement continuous improvement measures that ensures the overall health of our relationship with the key account
• Ensure true global customer representation, collaborate with Business Development and Operations and exchange best practices
• Report to the Customer Relationship Director

Your Skills and Experiences

• Associate degree in supply chain management, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of Air Logistics experience
• 2+ years of Customer Service
• Proficient in Microsoft 365

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-KR1

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.- with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.