Job Description
Traffic Specialist
Description:
What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
**Position Title** **:**
**Traffic Specialist**
**Pay Rate** :
$106,700 - 130,500
_Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._
_Variable pay may provide 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** :
100 Jensen Road
Prattville, AL
The Prattville Mill Traffic Specialist will manage the paper machine scheduling - furnish the paper machines with proper run cycles/trims/orders/schedules. Additionally, they are responsible for coordinating any necessary grade run schedules with the paper mill and Memphis Supply Planning Group. They will coordinate trials with mill CTS, machine managers and supply planning and are responsible for yearly review and updating of mill fact sheets.
**The Job You Will Perform:**
Responsible for Customer Service:
+ Review shipment plans and report issues to CTE.Communicate with CTE on any trims not planned and handle inventory with shipment plans.Work with AE/RP to resolve customer issues.
+ Handle stranded inventory, quality hold, IWOS and No STO.Handle the transfer and shipment of non-conforming product.
+ Work closely with the Shipping warehouse to maintain a safe inventory level.
+ Implement strategies to minimize sales trim.
Transportation Functions:
+ Maximize mode shift opportunities
+ Handle diversion/transfer of product - physical returns and virtual returns after PGI.
+ Responsible for Paper Machine roll shipment.
+ Must attend DOT Hazardous Material Training every two years.
+ Assist with ordering of box cars, controlling demurrage and detention cost.
+ Minimize demurrage/detention/primary routing fees.
+ Position requires person to be on weekend duty rotation.
Manufacturing Excellence:
+ Candidate will lead or participate in deliberate improvement activities.
+ Yellow Belt or above preferred.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Ability to learn multiple systems.
**The Skills You Will Bring:**
+ This position requires a B.S. Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics or equivalent experience.
+ The candidate should have demonstrated leadership skills, technical knowledge in operations and strong interpersonal skills.
**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 and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical safety leadership experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.
**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 you'll see why our team members say they're **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 65,000 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 time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 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 internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
[email protected] or (877) 973-3919.
Prattville AL 36067
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Location:
PRATTVILLE, AL, US, 36067
Category: Supply & Logistics
Date: May 20, 2025
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Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,