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.

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The Air Logistics Gateway Operations Specialist is responsible for executing the operations of a local gateway. This role involves utilizing procured fixed capacity, optimizing cargo flows, and enhancing the commercial outcomes of gateway activities. Additionally, the position is accountable for meeting agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), fulfilling customer demands, procuring spot capacity when necessary, and enabling growth.

How you create impact

Manage end-to-end export gateway operations
Optimize capacity utilization & cargo flow in line with SLAs and carrier guidelines
Drive yield improvement (space utilization, consolidation, efficiency)




Coordinate with carriers for spot pricing & capacity procurement
Ensure compliance with carrier, security & safety regulations
Plan & execute outbound/inbound freight movements, including ground coordination
Leverage automation, standardization & process improvements to drive efficiency
Collaborate with CS, CCL, OCC, Sales, global & X-Community teams
Contribute to global gateway network initiatives, share best practices & enhance processes
Support business implementations, RFQs & ongoing operations

What we would like you to bring

3–5 years experience in Air Export / Gateway Operations
Solid exposure to carrier management, capacity planning & consolidation
Proven delivery track record & operational impact
Ability to manage high shipment volumes in fast-paced environments
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation & problem-solving skills
Good working knowledge of MS Office tools

What

📌 Air Logistics Gateway Operations Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 Kuehne+Nagel
📍 Mumbai