Logistics Specialist

Position Title : Logistics Specialist

Pay Range : 75800 - $101000

Multiple factors including individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Incentive pay provides additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IPs short-term incentive plan.

Category / Shift : Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location : 6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis TN 38103

The Job You Will Perform :

The Logistics Specialist supports the development and execution of International Papers supply chain strategy by enabling cost-effective and service-focused logistics solutions. Operating as an intermediary between tactical execution and strategic improvement this role leverages operational knowledge and growing analytical expertise to monitor performance uncover inefficiencies and drive actionable improvements. Logistics Specialists I play a key role in aligning logistics strategy with manufacturing operations sourcing and commercial teamsensuring that customer requirements are consistently met at an optimized cost.

This position will be responsible for the following :

Monitor and analyze supply chain performance for assigned mills to identify cost service or process optimization opportunities

Support the development and refinement of logistics strategies that enhance customer experience and reduce distribution spend

Collaborate with manufacturing and operations planning to evaluate product flow drive execution-based decisions and support mill-level improvement efforts

Coordinate with sourcing teams to understand modal rate structures and ensure accurate cost visibility

Contribute to cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis by providing foundational insights that support commercial decision-making

Participate in and lead localized non-price improvement (NPI) projects focused on driving measurable supply chain efficiencies

Utilize internal data tools and reporting systems to surface trends track metrics and inform business decisions

Engage with commercial operations planning and transportation partners to ensure alignment on service expectations and logistics capabilities

Provide informal leadership by guiding cross-functional project teams and coordinating work across stakeholder groups

Develop a working knowledge of network design principles and logistics strategy progressing toward broader strategic ownership over time

The Skills You Will Bring :

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Logistics or related field required; advanced degree or relevant certification a plus

3 years experience in Supply Chain logistics transportation or manufacturing

Understanding of transportation rate structures cost-to-serve principles and network tradeoffs

Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and customer fulfillment processes

Familiarity with cost-to-serve principles and transportation rate structures across major modes

Proficiency in supply chain data tools (e.g. Excel Power BI Tableau) with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels

Experience leading small-scale projects or workstreams with growing capability in influencing outcomes across teams

Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems

The Benefits You Will Enjoy :

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans including Medical Dental Life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Short-term and Long-term Disability 401(k) Company-funded retirement contributions Paid Time Off Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home auto vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build :

Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company.

The Impact You Will Make :

We continue to build a better future for people the planet and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyre Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience :

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join :

International Paper (NYSE : IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis Tennessee USA and EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London UK we employ more than 65000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers we make the world safer and more productive one sustainable packaging solution at a sales for 2024 were $18.6 2025 International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 75800 - 101000