Logistics Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize logistics plans for the storage, movement, and distribution of products throughout the supply chain.
• Manage daily transportation and traffic functions to ensure timely and cost-effective shipment execution.
• Analyze logistics and transportation operations to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and service enhancements.
• SOURCE, EVALUATE, AND MANAGE TRUCKING CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS.
• Negotiate freight rates, transportation contracts, and service agreements.
• LEAD OR SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION RFP PROCESSES, INCLUDING BID ANALYSIS AND CARRIER SELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS.
• UTILIZE DAT AND OTHER MARKET INTELLIGENCE TO BENCHMARK RATES AND IDENTIFY FREIGHT SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES.
• UTILIZE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS) AND CARRIER PORTALS TO VALIDATE RATES AND OBTAIN COMPETITIVE FREIGHT QUOTES.
• Maintain accurate freight tariffs, rate tables, and carrier performance records.
• AUDIT, REVIEW, AND APPROVE FREIGHT INVOICES FOR BILLING ACCURACY AND COMPLIANCE WITH NEGOTIATED RATES.
• MONITOR CARRIER PERFORMANCE AND IMPLEMENT CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AS NEEDED.
• CORRELATE SHIPMENT SCHEDULING BETWEEN WAREHOUSES, CARRIERS, BROKERS, CUSTOMERS, AND INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS.
• INVESTIGATE AND RESOLVE TRANSPORTATION, CARRIER, AND FREIGHT-RELATED ISSUES.
• ANALYZE TRANSPORTATION COSTS AND PERFORMANCE METRICS AND PREPARE REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT.
• COLLABORATE WITH OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, SALES, AND FINANCE TO SUPPORT CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS AND BUSINESS GOALS.
• ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS, SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS, AND COMPANY POLICIES.
• SUPERVISE, COACH, AND DEVELOP THE LOGISTICS SPECIALIST.
• PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.