Senior Operations Specialist- Oversized Transport
As a Senior Operations Specialist, you will coordinate transport activities on behalf of our customer’s logistics department. You will manage transport requests from planning through execution, monitor shipments and handle deviations, while working closely with customers, Kuehne+Nagel teams, carriers and other external partners.
A key part of your role will be planning and executing oversized transports, ensuring that complex shipments are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable operational and regulatory requirements.
How you create impact
- Plan and coordinate international transport operations, including inbound and outbound shipments across different transport modes
- Plan and execute oversized transports, including cargo assessment, route analysis and selection of suitable specialized transport equipment
- Coordinate permits, regulatory requirements, escorts, carriers, subcontractors and other parties involved in oversized transport operations
- Assess operational risks and ensure appropriate cargo securing and safe execution of complex transport movements
- Secure required transport capacity and equipment, coordinate pickup and delivery appointments and verify transport documentation
- Monitor shipments throughout execution, proactively manage deviations and escalate critical issues when required
- Maintain clear communication with customers, shipping and receiving locations, carriers and other operational stakeholders
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes by providing expertise, feedback and testing new solutions
What we would like you to bring
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in logistics or transport operations, with practical experience in planning and executing oversized transports
- Strong knowledge of oversized cargo and route analysis, specialized transport equipment, cargo securing, permits and relevant regulatory requirements
- Experience coordinating international oversized transports, including carriers, subcontractors and escort services, as well as managing operational risks and deviations
- Fluent English, both written and spoken, combined with strong customer communication skills and the ability to manage time-critical transport operations
- Strong attention to detail, ownership and problem-solving skills, as well as confident use of MS Office, particularly Excel
What's in it for you
Kuehne+Nagel in Poland was founded in 1992 and has around 1,600 employees working across different modes of transportation. Our Integrated Logistics organization offers an international working environment within one of the world’s leading logistics companies.
You will take on a responsible operational role with exposure to complex international transport projects and the opportunity to further develop your expertise in specialized and oversized logistics.