COMPANY OVERVIEW
SESCO is a rapidly growing U.S. distributor of cement and construction materials and operates within a diversified international group of companies generating approximately $3 billion in annual revenue. Cement distribution plays a critical role in supporting U.S. infrastructure, commercial development, and manufacturing supply chains. SESCO is actively expanding its distribution network through new terminals, satellite locations, and strategic partnerships while evaluating opportunities for organic growth and acquisitions to strengthen its national footprint. The company operates with a lean leadership structure that provides team members direct exposure to senior decision makers and meaningful involvement in strategic initiatives.
Warehouse Supervisor
Department: Warehouse/Logistics
Reports To: Terminal Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: 6035 Diana Toledo Almeida Drive, Gibsonton, FL 33534
Position Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the physical and system control of all inventory on site — raw materials, finished goods, spare parts, and consumables. This role owns the receiving of all incoming materials and the dispatch of finished goods to customers, and is accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of the Goods Receipt (GR) and Goods Issue (GI) processes in SAP. Success in this role means inventory records match physical stock, materials are available when production needs them, and customer shipments go out complete and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Control
- Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials, finished goods, spare parts, and consumables at all times
- Own stock accuracy: investigate and resolve discrepancies between system and physical counts
- Plan and execute cycle counts and periodic physical inventories; report and correct variances
- Manage stock locations, bin assignments, and material identification/labeling
- Monitor stock levels against min/max targets and flag shortages or excess to purchasing and planning
- Control obsolete, damaged, and quarantined material; drive disposition decisions
- Apply FIFO/FEFO and lot/batch traceability where required
Receiving
- Control the receipt of all incoming materials against purchase orders, packing lists, and delivery notes
- Verify quantity, condition, and documentation on arrival; coordinate with Quality on inspection holds
- Post Goods Receipts (GR) in SAP accurately and same-day
- Document and escalate discrepancies, damages, and short shipments to Purchasing and the supplier
- Ensure received material is put away to the correct location promptly
Dispatch & Shipping
- Control the dispatch of finished goods to customers per the shipping schedule
- Verify picking, packing, labeling, and loading against customer orders
- Post Goods Issues (GI) in SAP and generate/verify delivery documentation (delivery notes, packing lists, bills of lading, export paperwork as applicable)
- Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders on pickups, appointments, and documentation
- Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance
Goods Receipt / Goods Issue Process Ownership
- Own the end-to-end GR/GI process, including procedures, controls, and documentation
- Ensure all transactions are posted accurately, completely, and within the required timeframe
- Maintain the audit trail; support internal and external audits and month-end close
- Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions and improvements
Team Leadership
- Supervise, schedule, and develop warehouse staff; manage workload across shifts
- Train the team on procedures, systems, and safety requirements
- Set performance expectations, monitor results, and conduct reviews
- Foster accountability, discipline, and a right-first-time culture
Safety & Housekeeping
- Enforce all health, safety, and environmental rules and company policies
- Ensure safe operation of forklifts and material handling equipment; verify operator certification
- Maintain equipment through inspections and preventive maintenance coordination
- Sustain 5S/housekeeping standards and a clean, organized, audit-ready warehouse
Requirements
Education & Experience
- High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred
- 3–5+ years of warehouse or inventory experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with receiving, dispatch, and inventory control processes
Systems & Technical Skills
- SAP (MM/WM or equivalent module) required — must be able to perform GR/GI postings, transfer postings, stock inquiries, and inventory adjustments
- Microsoft Excel — comfortable with sorting/filtering, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and building inventory reports
- Microsoft Word and Outlook/email — able to produce procedures, reports, and professional written communication
- Familiarity with barcode scanning / RF equipment and WMS functionality
- Working knowledge of inventory principles: FIFO, cycle counting, safety stock, ABC analysis
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and a high standard for data accuracy
- Ability to lead, train, and hold a team accountable
- Problem-solving and root-cause thinking on discrepancies and process breakdowns
- Clear communicator across production, purchasing, planning, quality, finance, customers, and carriers
- Able to prioritize and stay organized under shipping deadlines
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise, and forklift traffic
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing
- Required PPE: safety shoes and high-visibility vest
Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at [email protected].
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a drug test and background check during the pre-employment process?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 3 years (Required)
- Supervising: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
- SAP: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
