Logistics Administration Specialist-Shepherdsville, KY
It's more than a job
As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.
We are looking for an on-site Office Administrator who is highly organized with strong interpersonal skills to support daily site administrative and financial functions. If you have experience with purchasing, greeting visitors, and general financial administrative support such as accounts payable, reporting, and invoicing.
As the primary contact for the front office, we will rely on your positive, service-oriented attitude and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. You will support invoicing, accounts payable, purchase orders (POs), assist with month-end processes, and provide administrative support to site leadership and operational teams.
You will also assist with general office coordination such as meeting logistics and event planning. The right candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining an organized and efficient workplace.
How you create impact
• Process purchase orders and handle purchasing of office and general supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing and tracking
• Assist with billing processes and basic financial reporting
• Provide support during month-end close, including documentation and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is filed and organized properly
• Welcome and assist visitors, vendors, and internal team members
• Coordinate meetings and events, including scheduling, ordering meals, and managing invitations
• Maintain office organization and support workplace standards, including 5S principles
• Provide general administrative support to site leadership and cross-functional teams
What we would like you to bring
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of office administrative experience (distribution or warehouse environment preferred)
• 1–2+ years of experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general bookkeeping
• Basic understanding of financial processes such as invoicing and purchase orders
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or similar) preferred
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field is a plus
What's in it for you
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-on-site
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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.