Title:  Warehouse & Logistics Associate

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Role: Permanent

Location: Raleigh, NC (North Carolina)

Warehouse & Logistics Associate 

Position:

Are you ready to take your logistics career to the next level in a dynamic and fast-growing environment? JTI USA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on our business operations.

Logistics Operations Management

• Transportation and Import Coordination: Oversee and manage transportation and import processes for finished goods, ensuring efficient on time delivery.
• Documentation and Customs: Prepare, control, and manage all necessary documentation for transportation and customs. Coordinate with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and state authorities to ensure compliance and smooth operations.
• ERP System Maintenance: Maintain the oneERP system to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

Support to Warehouse & Logistics Manager

• Warehouse Operations: Assist in managing JTI and third-party warehouses across the country, ensuring efficient and high-standard operations as per the Warehouse playbook.
• Operational Excellence: Initiate and deploy improvements, sharing and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Global Initiatives: Support global projects and community collaboration.

. Specific Duties

• Transportation Organization: Communicate with customers regarding deliveries, optimize loading factors, and coordinate with global logistics teams.
• Documentation Preparation and Reporting: Create and manage documentation for customs, provide necessary documentation to forwarders, and maintain compliance with state authorities.
• Delivery Monitoring: Manage delivery schedules, coordinate with planning teams, and ensure timely information flow to all parties.
• Payment Coordination: Work with the finance department to manage custom tax payments.
• Warehousing Support: Assist in warehousing tasks, assess and implement best practices, and support automation solutions to enhance efficiency.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Compliance and Safety Practices: Understand and follow health and safety regulations, participate in training, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Incident Reporting: Report any incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and behaviors to supervisors.

Additional Projects

• Accept and complete other projects as defined and agreed with the line manager.

Within 6 months you will:

• Gain extensive knowledge of key aspects of the business.

• Become an expert in logistics and warehousing coordination.
• Establish yourself as a key player in the team, contributing to the success of our operations.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in logistics operations with continuous improvement projects or equivalent experience. Customer service and/or warehousing experience is advantageous.
• Education: University (Preferably: Engineering/Supply chain/Logistics)
• Knowledge: Core knowledge of warehouse and logistics management operations including inbound, storage strategies, transport coordination, and documentation.
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, ERP, and WMS. Fluent in English.

What to expect:

• Learning Opportunities: Exposure to various aspects of JTI business in an exciting, fast-growing environment.
• Projects: Work on numerous ambitious projects contributing to the company’s goals.
• Team Environment: Excellent team environment with competitive benefits.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.