Job Opening: Shipping Supervisor
Description
SUMMARY
The primary objective of a shipping supervisor is to ensure every shipment arrives on time and within budget.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors and oversees outgoing and incoming shipping activities to verify items are shipping to the correct location and in good condition.
- Ensures weights are correctly posted, correct charges are applied, shipments are moved from shipping points to storage areas, and issues with shipping orders are resolved.
- Reads all shipping notices, orders, invoices, and other documents to manage priorities and ensure the correct shipping methods are used.
- Ensures shipping records are accurately stored in the database.
- Responsible for inspecting every aspect of the loading operations to ensure they follow warehouse and shipping specifications and proper use of warehouse space.
- Conducts regular inventory reconciliation to ensure adequate supplies to meet the company’s production goals.
- Report to management on damaged goods and any discrepancies with an inventory.
- Responsible for enforcing safety regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Multitasking – must prioritize and execute tasks accurately in this fast-paced environment.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Technical shipping knowledge – technical knowledge of the machines and equipment used in shipping, as well as a technical understanding of logistics procedures.
- Forecasting
- Third Party Logistics
- Accuracy
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- WMS
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Leadership skills.
- Microsoft Office and intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- Relevant warehouse experience
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Works well in a team environment
- Strong work ethic
- Safely and efficiently move merchandise weighing up to 60lbs., stand/walk.
- Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)
EDUCATION
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics or supply chain management.
- At least two years of experience in a warehouse supervisory role.