Logistics Supervisor

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Job Summary:

Manages inbound and outbound distribution of goods and provides support and backup assistance with warehouse operations and other administrative duties in our Highway 75 warehouse.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan order shipments based on product availability and customer requirements.
• Plan daily picking schedule and distribute orders to pickers.
• Oversee all picking activities, including proper palletizing, tagging/labeling, and verification of completed orders to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate shortages to production, sales, and management.
• Select LTL carriers for shipments based on rates and time in transit to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Contract/book trucks for truckload and pool truck shipments (inbound and outbound)
• Collaborate with scheduling and production planners to ensure product availability.
• Schedule inbound and outbound loading appointments.
• Negotiate contracts with truckload and LTL carriers.
• Approve freight invoices for payment.
• Provide support to Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Assistant as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of the trucking industry, including DOT regulations, scheduling, and driver safety
• Understanding of WMS systems
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Able to effectively collaborate with individuals and teams from all departments.
• Able to negotiate freight rates fairly and respectfully.
• Understanding of upstream and downstream supply chain processes.

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of transportation or logistics experience

Physical Requirements:

• Office and Warehouse environment
• Lift 5 – 25 pounds frequently and up to 40 – 50 pounds occasionally.
• Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to go up and down stairs and walk to other departments in the manufacturing facility.
• Repetitive motion and fast paced movement.
• Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching.
• Temperatures of warehouse may vary.

This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements.