What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at AAA USA?
Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Kinston, NC.
Why Aerospace Professionals Choose AAA USA:
- Overtime Opportunities.
- Long-Term Aerospace Programs.
- Multiple U.S. Locations.
- Relocation Assistance Available.
- Referral Programs.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
The Logistics Specialist supports the efficient flow of materials between the company, customers, and suppliers. This role coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, monitors inventory and materials in transit, and supports supply chain planning to meet production needs.
The coordinator works closely with customer support, procurement, engineering, quality assurance, transportation, and warehousing teams to resolve logistics issues and maintain accurate material movement records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with company customer support representatives, supply officers, engineering, quality assurance, traffic, and warehousing (3PL); to insure efficient flow of production materials throughout the plant.
- Responsible for coordination of domestic and international carriers to support receiving and shipping dates .
- Offer routings for seamless flow of inbound/outbound shipments at pricing levels beneficial Airbus Kinston.
- Communicate with carriers/freight forwarders to tender loads, resolve delivery issues, & investigate failures.
- Utilize Airbus Routing Guide to process KIN shipments, while bringing logistics synergy to all Airbus sites.
- Supply pre-alert to customers for all International shipments.
- Convey preferred shipping method for Spirit, Kinston shipments to Supply Chain Procurement Agents and their foreign suppliers.
- Work together with Trade Compliance for smooth and compliant Customs Clearance of Import Shipments.
- Furnish customer with delivery status information upon request.
- Coordinate proper documentation of all material and inventory movements – systematically and physically.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2–3 years of experience serving as a primary point of contact or customer service representative for inbound and outbound freight.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of experience using material handling equipment, including tugs, forklifts of various sizes and styles, overhead cranes, and hand tools.
- A minimum of 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.
Education:
- 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.
Salary : $25 - $28