Logisitics Specialist

Position Title: 

Logistics Specialist

Pay Range:

$89,000 - $118,600

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 IP’s 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 plays a key role in shaping and executing Global Cellulose Fiber’s supply chain strategy by designing supply chain solutions that reduce distribution expenses, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency. This position serves as a cross-functional connector between manufacturing, sourcing, commercial, and planning organizations, applying deep supply chain knowledge and advanced data analytics to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

The role is responsible for driving strategic logistics initiatives across multiple facilities, providing cost-to-serve insights, and developing solutions that optimize transportation and distribution for mid-market contract customers. As a subject matter expert and emerging leader, this role brings structure, insight, and executional clarity to complex logistics challenges—aligning daily operations with long-term business objectives.

This position will be responsible for the following:    

• Identify and implement logistics strategies that improve service, reduce distribution spend, and enhance supply chain performance across assigned manufacturing locations
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations planning to evaluate product flow and lead execution-based improvement initiatives
• Partner with sourcing teams to analyze modal rate structures, assess carrier performance, and identify opportunities for cost optimization
• Deliver cost-to-serve (CTS) insights that guide commercial decision-making and highlight logistics-driven margin opportunities
• Develop and lead supply chain initiatives that span multiple facilities, addressing network-wide constraints and cross-site optimization opportunities
• Support commercial teams in the design and improvement of logistics solutions for mid-market contract customers, using data to highlight strategic tradeoffs and recommend service models
• Build analytical tools and dashboards that improve cost visibility, track logistics KPIs, and inform business planning
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, translating data into actionable strategies with clear financial implications
• Coordinate and lead large-scale non-price improvement (NPI) projects focused on distribution cost reduction and improved working capital management
• Influence outcomes through cross-functional project leadership, driving alignment and execution across diverse stakeholder groups

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field required; advanced degree or relevant certification a plus
• 5 years experience in Supply Chain, logistics, transportation, or manufacturing
• Deep understanding of transportation rate structures, cost-to-serve principles, and network tradeoffs
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis, with the ability to synthesize complex data sets and build tools or dashboards that inform strategic decisions
• Experience leading large-scale supply chain projects with cross-functional scope and measurable financial impact
• Comfort presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and engaging in strategy discussions with commercial and operational leaders
• Working knowledge of financial drivers such as distribution expense, working capital, and total delivered cost
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to influence outcomes without direct authority
• Familiarity with SAP and experience using reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms