Logistics Specialist

Aaa Usa • Kinston, NC

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About The Position

The Logistics Specialist supports the efficient movement of materials between the company, customers, and suppliers. The role coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, monitors inventory and materials in transit, and supports supply chain planning to meet production needs. The specialist works with customer support, procurement, engineering, quality assurance, transportation, and warehousing teams to resolve logistics issues and maintain accurate records of material movement. The position requires willingness to travel or temporarily relocate to Kinston, North Carolina.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of experience serving as a primary point of contact or customer service representative for inbound and outbound freight.
• At least 2–3 years of experience using material handling equipment, including tugs, forklifts of various sizes and styles, overhead cranes, and hand tools.
• At least 2–3 years of experience shipping and handling hazardous materials under IATA, IMDG, and DOT requirements.
• Familiarity with ITAR and international import and export shipping requirements.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes and projects.
• Associate degree or higher in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or 2–3 years of relevant experience in place of a degree.
• Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate to Kinston, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customer support representatives, supply officers, engineering, quality assurance, traffic, and third-party warehousing to ensure efficient movement of production materials throughout the plant.
• Coordinate domestic and international carriers to support receiving and shipping dates.
• Recommend routings for inbound and outbound shipments that support seamless movement and beneficial pricing for Airbus Kinston.
• Communicate with carriers and freight forwarders to tender loads, resolve delivery issues, and investigate failures.
• Use the Airbus Routing Guide to process Kinston shipments and support logistics alignment across Airbus sites.
• Provide customers with pre-alerts for all international shipments.
• Communicate the preferred shipping method for Spirit Kinston shipments to Supply Chain Procurement Agents and their foreign suppliers.
• Work with Trade Compliance to support smooth, compliant customs clearance of import shipments.
• Provide customers with delivery status information upon request.
• Coordinate accurate systematic and physical documentation of all material and inventory movements.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities
• Long-term aerospace programs
• Multiple U.S. locations
• Relocation assistance available
• Referral programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree