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.

• 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

• 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

Kuehne+Nagel offers 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.

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.

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.

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.