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Position Title: 

Traffic Special Projects

 

Pay Rate:

$121,100 - $148,100

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 Special Projects role will be responsible for managing warehouse inventories. Additionally, this position will serve as a liaison between the Shipping warehouse and Traffic department. The Shipping area functions as a warehouse to store and ship finished product (paper rolls) via rail and truck to internal and external customers (box plants). Additionally, Shipping must move rolls reliably to sustain our internal customers, the paper machines. Traffic Special Projects will be responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing needs in a manner that delivers target results in the areas of safety, environmental, reliability, quality, productivity, cost, and employee engagement.

 

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for the paper machine scheduling:

Assure the paper machines have proper run cycles/trims/orders/schedules. Responsible for coordinating any necessary grade run schedule changes with the paper mill and Memphis Supply Planning Group. Coordinate trials with mill CTS, machine managers and supply planning. Assist in special assignments as needed 

Responsible for customer service and inventories:

Work with AE/RP to resolve customer issues. Communicate with CTE on trims without shipment plans. Responsible for stranded inventory resolution. Work closely with the CTE, COM and Shipping departments to maintain a safe inventory level. Responsible for the diversion/transfer of product. Responsible for managing Shipping warehouse inventory levels to a safe and functional level.

Transportation Functions:

Responsible for managing the trailer loading functions. Responsible for trailer pool maintenance. Responsible for rail maintenance. Coordinate work to stay within budget.  Resolve any track deficiencies to avoid derailments. Responsible for LTL store shipments and DOT permitted loads. Responsible for DOT Hazmat Compliance for the mill which includes truck, rail and air shipments and training for the various departments involved in handling hazmat shipments. Responsible for the safety and performance of third part rail switching contractor and trailer spotting contractor. Report for self-reporting demurrage and switching refund information to railroads and payment of demurrage and detention. Responsible for the maintenance and certifications on the 6 mill truck scales and the in-motion rail scales. Maintain AEI Scanner on mill property.  Resolved miss scan issues reports with NS & CSXT.  Handle maintenance issues with mill E&I. Work with third party to fully develop the replacement system for Railcar Management and Commodity Arrival Departure System. Responsible for box car supply and demurrage and detention cost. Position requires weekday and weekend duty.

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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Prattville  AL  36067