Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist - Owensboro KY

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate.

Your 'day to day'

Warehousing

• Maintain inventory records and daily reconciliation of inventory at outside warehouses. Responsible for control of $120,000,000 of product going through these warehouses per year.
• Responsible for completing monthly inventory reconciliations (book to actual Physical inventory) as prescribed by our internal controls. Determine reason for differences, research, and recommend/implement changes as required.

Order Entry

• Responsible for editing routings, correcting routing errors and creating picking documents for all warehouses.
• Contact warehouses daily and ship confirm orders in system creating billing to our customers.

Accounts Payable

• Responsible for reviewing, authorizing, and coding for payment all warehouse replenishment freight charges, unloading and handling charges, and payment of warehouse labor bills.
• Authorize return requests from our customers. Determine where and how they should be returned. Issue credits to the customer. File claim with freight carrier for shortages and non-recoups.
• Review freight bills, check rates and discounts, and pay freight bills from our carriers for shipments to our customers.

Customer Service/Misc.

• Discuss distribution functions (warehousing, tracing shipment, expediting, etc.) with our customers an average of 60/80 calls per day. Provide assistance and information.

Who we're looking for:

Education: Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience: Background in Distribution, Warehousing, or Transportation required; knowledge of Import/Export processes preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with U.S. Customs regulations and Hazardous Materials handling.
• Proficient in PC applications and systems.

Annual Base Salary Range: $ 72000 - $90,000

What's 'nice to have'

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

What we offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, and much more!
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.