Supervisor, Logistics

Time Type:

Full Time

Summary

The Logistics Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the transportation and logistics team. This includes coordinating with vendors, managing the scheduling of shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of logistics coordinators. The Logistics Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective logistics operations to meet customer needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

To supervise the team in the daily release schedules that each client has. Create an effective packing schedule based on routine shipments for cut offs and monitor these closely with the help of the Packing Coordinator. To communicate with the Air and Ocean freight supervisors to continually monitor shipments and timelines for cut offs for packing to be worked on to best utilize the warehouse packing operations. Communicate with the Packing Coordinator to ensure that all Material Receipts are completed within KPI’s. Prioritize the workload based on schedules and cut offs. Monitor the workload during the day and ensure all issues are dealt with in a timely and effective manner by the Packing Coordinator. Monitor overtime and ensure that if worked, it is 100% billed back to the client where possible. Instrumental in the training of the Packing Coordinator, especially cross training of the accounts. Run the packed not billed report daily/weekly to ensure that all freight packed in a calendar month is billed for in a timely manner. Ensure that the Packing Coordinator is running reports based on the data in C2C including Receiving, Material Receipt, Packing and Delivery Reports daily. Organize weekly meetings within their team to provide feedback and upcoming issues for customer needs and team members. Closely working with warehouse staff to resolve any pending customer/vendor issues, to include walks out in the warehouse if needed.

Educational background / Work experience

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in logistics and transportation operations, with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role. Strong leadership and management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics management software

Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Processes

Supervisory Responsibilities (if any)

This position will be responsible for leading and managing a team of logistics coordinators.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field Experience in the transportation and logistics industry, preferably in the freight forwarding sector Experience with international logistics and customs regulations Certification in logistics or supply chain management

Language skills

Fluent in English (oral and written)

Computer Literacy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics management software is required. Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS) is preferred.

At Will Employment

DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as “at will” employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause.

For this position, the expected base pay is: $62,500 - $84,500 / Annual. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

DSV does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website, employees, or Human Resources. DSV will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of DSV and will be processed accordingly without fees.

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