Nida Alkan
About Nida Alkan
Nida Alkan is the Senior Manager of Airfreight Trade Lane Management, Americas at Flexport, with over 14 years of experience in the logistics and airfreight industry.
Current Role at Flexport
Nida Alkan currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Airfreight Trade Lane Management, Americas at Flexport. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Alkan oversees airfreight trade lane management across the American region. Her role focuses on optimizing trade routes and improving the efficiency of airfreight operations.
Past Experience at Expeditors
Before her current role at Flexport, Nida Alkan worked as an Account Manager at Expeditors for 11 months, from 2019 to 2020. Located in Bensenville, Illinois, she focused on managing client accounts and ensuring the smooth operation of airfreight logistics.
Global Operations Experience at Flexport
Nida Alkan also previously served as Global Operations Manager at Flexport from 2018 to 2019. During her one-year tenure in Chicago, Illinois, she was responsible for overseeing global logistics operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance across multiple international trade lanes.
Regional Management at Kuehne+Nagel
From 2011 to 2018, Nida Alkan worked at Kuehne+Nagel as a Regional Airfreight Process Manager for the Midwest region. In Elk Grove Village, Illinois, she managed regional airfreight processes, focusing on optimizing operational procedures and enhancing service delivery across the Midwest.
Career Beginning at Lufthansa Cargo
Nida Alkan began her career in the logistics industry at Lufthansa Cargo, where she worked as an Inside Sales Representative. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, she was responsible for handling sales and customer relations to support airfreight operations for a duration of 9 months from 2008 to 2009.
Education at Loyola University Chicago
Nida Alkan studied at Loyola University Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Her academic background provided her with a foundational understanding of scientific principles, which she later transitioned into a successful career in logistics and airfreight management.