Sea Logistics Customer Care Specialist, Import

Sea Logistics Customer Care Specialist, Import Kuehne+Nagel - 3.5 SeaTac, WA Job Details $31.25 - $32.21 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Accounts receivable Managing customer accounts Customer communication Stakeholder engagement Pricing Customer relationship building Customer retention Automation Logistics Mid-level Client relationship development Improving operational efficiency Freight forwarding logistics Customer inquiry handling Continuous improvement Financial concepts CRM system proficiency Account management Financial acumen Data-driven decision making Communication skills Stakeholder relationship building Stakeholder management Full Job Description It's more than a job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. ‎ How you create impact The Sea Logistics Customer Care Specialist is responsible for delivering exceptional support to customers by providing accurate information, handling inquiries, and resolving issues with professionalism and efficiency. You will as a key partner to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a smooth and positive customer experience. In this role, you will also manage a personal portfolio of house accounts as the designated account owner, building strong relationships, driving engagement, and ensuring each customer receives consistent, high‑quality service. Deliver strong customer engagement, satisfaction, retention, and reactivation in partnership with Field Sales and the Operational Care Center (OCC). Build and maintain solid operational relationships with customer contacts through daily communication, proactive guidance, and regular visits. Ensure all existing customers receive consistent outreach and that all email interactions are handled as KN Service Moments. Log all customer interactions accurately in the CRM system (CoreLog). Achieve financial targets and support strategic business objectives. Provide timely pricing, manage end‑to‑end spot quotes, and ensure all rebates are captured in SeaQuote. Support customers in increasing automation by leveraging the eTouch Automation dashboard in collaboration with the OCC. Maintain strong proficiency in KN applications and eTouch tools to confidently promote and support their use with customers. Complete Customer Profiles (CP), Business Profiles, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) following initial customer meetings. Monitor exceptions through the CCL Dashboard and identify opportunities for process improvement. Track customer profitability and maximize Gross Profit (GP) at the account level. Identify financial risks and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies to protect customer profitability. Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up with customers, and help minimize exposure to bad debt. What we would like you to bring 2+ years of logistics experience, preferably in seafreight, with working knowledge of Incoterms Systems‑oriented approach with the ability to work effectively within structured, interconnected processes Strong collaboration skills and a team‑focused mindset Sound judgment and problem‑solving abilities in operational environments Comfort with financial concepts and using data to inform decisions Clear, effective communication skills for engaging diverse internal and external stakeholders Customer‑focused mindset with experience supporting service quality and satisfaction Adaptability in changing environments and willingness to support continuous improvement Proactive, solutions‑driven approach to enhancing operational and customer outcomes 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 At 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. The hourly wage for this position is between $31.25-$32.21. Base salary 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-TD1 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. EEO Statement Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel. Contact Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team -