We are looking for a Logistics Supervisor to work at a distribution facility in Hickory, North Carolina. The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily inbound transportation. This role supports a team of logistics personnel, coordinates with internal departments and external carriers, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer service and operational objectives for a food service operation.
Salary range $60,000-$75,000/year, commensurate with experience
Annual bonus opportunity
Monday-Friday, 7-8a start time
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop logistics associates to achieve performance, safety, and quality goals.
- Support the monitoring and optimization of freight movement, carrier performance, and route schedules.
- In partnership with Logistics Manager support the analysis of logistics metrics and support developing action plans to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, DOT regulations, and applicable laws.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
- Prepare and present reporting as required to leadership.
- Work with internal operations, operating companies and multi-unit teams to grow logistics programs.
- Support the investigation of Freight Claims, Overages, Shortages and Damage (OS&D): Processing, Investigating, Documenting, Filing, as necessary.
- Supervise and support the correct and timely updating freight system data files; carrier rates, supplier information, OpCo direct Bill back, Emergency Transfers, Release #, etc.
- Support the manager in freight invoice payment processing; auditing, validation, tracking, entering & submitting carrier invoices.
Requirements
- 2+ years experience freight and logistics management. Foodservice industry experience preferred.
- Experience with freight and carrier regulations, claims, brokers, rates, and "Last Mile" logistics.
- BA preferred
- Very proficient with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with ERP and TMS software
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Supply chain: 3 years (Preferred)
- Food industry: 1 year (Preferred)
- Freight: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
