Logistics Specialist Jobs in Kentucky
Logistics Specialist jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky-Cincinnati corridor, where the state's deep freight, distribution, and manufacturing base keeps demand steady at every level from coordinator to senior supply chain analyst. Major employers with lasting Kentucky operations include UPS, Amazon, and Toyota, all of which maintain large logistics workforces here. The most in-demand specialties are transportation coordination, warehouse operations management, and inventory control. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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.
The Customer Care Specialist is responsible for ensuring that our customers experience is a positive one each and every time they engage with Kuehne + Nagel. Specifically, the Customer Care Specialist is part of a team within our CCL’s – Customer Care Locations, who are responsible for direct interaction with our customers, proactive customer service, problem solving, customer follow up, interaction with our sales colleagues and equally as important, ensuring that our Operational Care Centers (OCC’s) have all of the necessary information (including systematic information) to be able to execute on our customer behalf.
How you create impact
- Maintain Real Time Visibility of our Customers’ Transactions in AirLOG by Updating Route Maps and following the Airfreight 2.0 Tag methodology.
- Drive all elements of the customer into our core operating systems and tools by requesting Business Profile creation/updates, customer quotations into AirLOG/QTAir and requisite Customer Wiki page.
- Monitor, prioritize and balance customer specific needs on a daily basis by answering queries and requests through multi channel communication streams.
- Monitor SSC performance related to Customer Care processes.
- Collaborate with the Airfreight Process Manager to drive SSC and automation utilization related to Customer Care processes.
- Timely escalation handling for SSC when assistance is needed for Customer Care processes.
- Collaborate with K+N sales to develop customer specific work instructions and implement continuous improvement measures that ensures the overall health of our relationship with our customers.
- Collaborate with the Operational Care Centre to ensure we deliver on our service commitment by analyzing Customer KPI reports in order to communicate and assist the OCC in implementing corrective and preventative actions.
- Collaborate with the Revenue Cost Centre to ensure all quotes, rates and agreements with the customer produce accurate and timely billing and maximize GP.
- Complete Forwardering Sub Ledger closure of customer shipments using ACON and within the requirements as stipulated by our corporate financial goals (accuracy, timeliness).
- Receive and submit final customer rate requests (Freightnet or the Pricing Team).
- 3-5 years of freight forwarding/ 3PL experience
- Knowledge of rules and regulations for Airfreight
- Support both customers and internal stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and service excellence
- Self-starter with good judgment and can proactively manage up where appropriate
- Accountable for results, strives to meet and exceed expectations
- Time management/prioritization and follow-up skills
- Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
- Active listener with excellent communication skills
- Sound judgment and critical thinking
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. Base wage 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-AH1
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 process [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.
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in logistics specialist jobs across Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field preferred
- Proficiency with warehouse management or transportation management software systems
- Experience coordinating freight, carriers, or third-party logistics providers
- Strong knowledge of inventory control processes and demand forecasting methods
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification recognized as a competitive advantage by many Kentucky employers
- Ability to analyze shipping data and generate operational reports for leadership review
Logistics Specialist Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a logistics specialist in Kentucky?
Most Kentucky employers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration as a foundation. There is no state-issued license required to work as a logistics specialist in Kentucky, so candidates compete on education, software skills, and industry credentials. Earning an APICS certification such as the CSCP or CPIM is widely recognized by Kentucky distribution and manufacturing employers and strengthens applications considerably.
Which companies hire logistics specialists in Kentucky?
Kentucky logistics specialist roles are posted by Kuehne+Nagel, GE Aerospace, and HealthTrackRx and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kentucky's dense mix of automotive manufacturers, major parcel carriers, and national distribution centers makes it one of the more active states for logistics hiring year-round.
Which Kentucky cities have the most logistics specialist jobs?
Louisville, Erlanger, and Hebron lead Kentucky for logistics specialist openings. Louisville drives the highest volume thanks to its position as a global air cargo hub anchored by UPS Worldport and a dense cluster of fulfillment and distribution operations, while Lexington and Northern Kentucky benefit from automotive supply chains and proximity to major interstate freight corridors.
How can I get hired as a logistics specialist in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for logistics coordinator or warehouse operations associate roles at Kentucky's large distribution employers, including UPS, Amazon fulfillment centers, and automotive parts suppliers such as Toyota suppliers clustered around Georgetown and Elizabethtown. Many of these employers run structured rotational or associate programs that move candidates into specialist roles. Earning an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional credential or completing a supply chain certificate through a Kentucky community college significantly improves your standing.
Where can I find and apply to logistics specialist jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to logistics specialist jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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