Logistics Support Specialist

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to synchronize the supply chain across multiple organizations, managing inventory systems, forecasting data, and spares delivery scheduling.

The role interfaces with customer support, procurement, engineering, and quality assurance to optimize material flow. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in freight, hazardous materials handling, and familiarity with ITAR.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years experience in inbound/outbound freight and logistics coordination.
• Experience with hazardous material shipping (IATA, IMDG, DOT) is required.
• Familiarity with ITAR and international import/export shipping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customer support, supply officers, engineering, QA, traffic, and warehousing to ensure material flow.
• Manage domestic and international carrier coordination to support receiving/shipping dates.
• Provide routings for inbound/outbound shipments at economical pricing for Airbus Kinston.
• Communicate with carriers/freight forwarders; tender loads and resolve delivery issues.
• Use Airbus Routing Guide to process shipments and coordinate with other Airbus sites.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Carrier coordination

On-time shipping

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in business/logistics

2-3 years experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace

Job description

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Job Description:

Job Summary:

Maintains synchronization of a supply chain between various organizations, customers, and suppliers by

managing inventory systems, simulation, and modeling forecasting data; ordering from procurement contracts;

and managing spares delivery scheduling systems. Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets on

hand or in transit to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates decisions from external customers and

suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions. Coordinates with company

customer support representatives, contract administration, purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, traffic,

and warehousing.

Primary 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.
• Provide assistance to internal or external customers with transportation related issues.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience and Training:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as the focal/CSR, regarding inbound and outbound freight
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience with material handling equipment: tugs, forklifts various size and style, overhead crane use, use of hand tools
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience working with hazardous material shipping and handling (IATA, IMDG and DOT)
• Must be familiar with ITAR and international import and export shipping requirements

Education:

Required

Associates degree, or higher, in business management, logistics or supply chain mgt

Or

2-3 years experience

Experience:

Preferred

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite/ Google Workspace
• Experience using SAP
• Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks

Licensure/Certifications:

Travel Required:

• 5% domestic/international travel

Citizenship:

• U.S. Citizenship is required

Clearance:

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Self-starter with an ability to take ownership pf processes and projects

Communication Skills:

Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

Preferred

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Complexity of the Role:

Level of Decision Making:

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager?

• No

Job Dimensions:

Nature of Contacts:

• Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties at all levels

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 100 %
• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: Weekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: Weekly able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: Weekly able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
• Administrative position only PPE required: Safety glasses on manufacturing floor, bump caps in designated areas, and safety-toed shoes in designated work areas.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Logistics

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