Business Logistics Specialist

3 weeks ago


Atlanta, United States Koch Industries Full time
Your Job

The Wood Products Logistics team within Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

This role will provide support to the broader Wood Products business. As a Logistics Specialist, you will have a variety of responsibilities & partner with multiple capabilities. You will also participate in many Logistics projects from cost savings & service improvements to new technologies.

Our Team

The Wood Products Logistics team manages truck, rail, and warehouse activities for outbound finished goods and material transfers between manufacturing sites. This includes setting long-term strategic priorities through daily execution tasks. The team works daily with Sales, S&OP, Procurement, IT, manufacturing sites, & outside vendors - primarily trucking companies and railroads.

What You Will Do
  • Prioritize shipments, customers and manufacturing sites based on inventory levels / needs
  • Work with internal capabilities to recoup funds from freight damage
  • Monitor Proof of Delivery submittals from carriers
  • Work with S&OP's production outlook to create shipping forecasts that will help drive strategies
  • Monitor service levels and take corrective actions as necessary
  • Provide insight to help drive value-creation opportunities
  • Assist in testing new systems/ processes to ensure smooth implementations
  • Collaborate with the Wood Products business through a hybrid work schedule (3 in 2 remote)
  • As a global company spanning multiple industries and offering limitless opportunities for growth, we offer an opportunity to launch your career with us with a focus on the future. Entry level professionals at Koch companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, while applying their skills working alongside experienced employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience presenting reports, proposals, plans, etc. in written or verbal communication
  • Microsoft Excel experience (Creating and modifying spreadsheets by using filters, formulas, and graphs to analyze/manipulate data)
What Will Put You Ahead
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, finance, or accounting
  • 2+ years related work experience in supply chain, finance, or accounting
  • Experience with business analysis and data visualization tools (i.e., PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, etc.)
  • Previous experience using SAP S4 and IBP, and/or other supply chain technology tools
  • Experience in a manufacturing/operations production facility environment


At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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