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.


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We are looking for new team members for a new project in our High-Tech Solution Center in Gärtringen. As Commercial/Rates Specialist (m/f/d) you are the central point of contact between the operational Kuehne+Nagel departments and our customers.

How you create impact

Commercial escalation point for customers and internal stakeholders for any relevant topics within the Commercial department Support with multimodal rate schemes (Ocean/Rail/Road/Air/Sea-Air) in the context of our Rate Card Management activities Leading freight tenders, including analysis, preparation and processing Creation of presentations for our customers and business partners Internal as well as external rate negotiations Collaboration with customers and different Kuehne+Nagel country organizations in an international environment Collaboration and support on projects

What we would like you to bring

Experience in freight forwarding and in logistics services, and a deep understanding of logistics processes Excellent English skills, both written and spoken Conversational level of German skills High level of user skills for MS-Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Customer oriented and economical mindset and acting Analytical mindset, structured way of working as well as affinity for numbers Personal resilience, team- and customer-oriented mindset and acting, good and effective self-management Willingness to occasionally travel (1-2x a year)

What's in it for you

Conditions: performance-based compensation, holiday pay as well as profit-sharing and success-based bonuses, 30 days of vacation Flexibility: flexible working hours for a good work-life balance Health promotion: sports and wellness offerings, supplementary company health insurance, bike leasing with JobRad, counseling services on topics such as work-life balance, location-specific initiatives Capital-forming benefits: support in building assets in the areas of retirement provision, bank savings plans, and investment funds Equipment & work environment: laptop, parking options, good access to public transportation, coffee and cafeteria Perspective: training opportunities for professional and personal development such as language courses and development programs Discounts: various discounts with numerous cooperation partners in the areas of fashion, leisure, electronics, home & more Teamwork: collegial and meaningful collaboration in a large company, various team and company events, employee referral program including bonus

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.


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Contact


Kinga Petersen


+49-30-403637-1403