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Ready to chart a course for a long-term career with a global logistics leader? Join our Operational Care Centre and become part of our ongoing success story!
YOUR ROLE
The Operational Care Specialist will be part of a team within the Operational Care Centre (OCC) responsible for coordinating transport activities by: executing the necessary bookings with our partners and gateways, executing the requisite data entry associated with transport document generation, generating the required documentation, and liaising with our customer care specialists to ensure specific requirements are met (Transit Times, Carrier selection, Routings etc.).
The Operational Care Specialist is also responsible for managing the coordination of customer shipments by securing buy rates (when required) as well as capacity with qualified carriers/partners and or via the KN gateways. All of these activities are to be performed in compliance with rules and regulations governing air transport and associated national protocols and executed via KN operational systems.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Experience in freight forwarding or customer service is preferred.
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to communicate effectively
Problem solving skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Very good time management skills with the ability to set priorities, fulfil critical tasks in time and keep to deadlines
Perseverance and resistant to challenge
Cope with change and embrace new technologies as well as demonstrate change management mind-set
GOOD REASON TO JOIN
As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.
You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.
26 days holidays plus bank holidays
2 volunteering days per year
3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme
A tailored personal development and training programme.
Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.
We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more)
Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation
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