Logistics Specialist

AAA USA; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Relocation assistance available

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

AAA USA Inc. is seeking a Logistics Specialist to coordinate materials flow between customers, suppliers, and internal teams in Kinston, NC and beyond.

You will manage inbound/outbound shipments, monitor inventory in transit, and support supply chain planning to meet production needs. You will work closely with customer support, procurement, engineering, quality assurance, transportation, and warehousing to resolve issues and maintain accurate material movement records, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience as a primary point of contact for inbound/outbound freight.
• Experience handling hazardous materials under IATA, IMDG and DOT.
• Familiarity with ITAR and international shipping requirements.
• Experience using SAP and MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage domestic and international carrier coordination to meet delivery dates.
• Provide routing options for cost-effective inbound/outbound flows.
• Communicate with carriers and freight forwarders to tender loads and resolve issues.
• Use routing guides to process shipments and ensure logistics efficiency.
• Provide pre-alerts to customers for international shipments.
• Advise on preferred shipping methods for site shipments and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Trade Compliance for compliant customs clearance.
• Update customers with delivery status information on request.
• Document all material movements both physically and electronically.

Skills

Customer service

Logistics coordination

Communication

Independent working

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Business Management / Logistics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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.