Logistics Center Supervisor

Job Title:  Logistics Center Supervisor

Summary:

The Logistics Center Supervisor (LCS) supports Savers’ vision by assisting in the daily management of a regional domicile of truck drivers, equipment and associated support staff.  At the direction of the Logistics Center Manager (or ATCM), the LCS works with our Sourcing Team and area Store Management to ensure proper and timely flow of goods to the stores in a given geography.   The LCS may also be responsible for collecting donations for shipment to other areas of the country.  The Logistics Center Supervisor may oversee a small warehouse with associated personnel and activities in support of product collection, storage and movement to stores.  The LCS ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies such as DOT, OSHA and DOL.

Essential Job Functions:  

• Oversees daily Logistics activities, including Drivers, Dispatch and Warehouse as required, per the operational plan and budget
• Responsible for the performance, productivity and safety of all Logistics employees per company policies and/or established standards
• Oversees and directs the safety and training programs; responsible for enhancing regulatory compliance (DOT, FMCSA, OSHA)
• Oversees employee time & scheduling, forecasting and allocation
• Investigates and follows up all accident and injury incidents
• Assists ongoing communications with Drivers in a group (e.g., weekly meetings) and individual basis
• Reviews daily Driver route schedule and truck assignments
• As applicable oversees loading/unloading logistics at the warehouse
• Monitors key performance indicators, tracking operational performance and recommends change to drive improvements
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of data collection and reporting as well as efficiency of overall operational data management systems
• May be required to supervise the warehouse staff in the execution and delivery of services
• Executes established operational processes and procedures to achieve outstanding results.
• Ensures facility maintenance and security.
• Participates in department or companywide projects in support of the company goals and objectives.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability and experience in transportation, distribution and/or logistics management
• Working understanding of DOT regulations
• Working knowledge of Logistics equipment
• Some knowledge of planning and optimizing truck routes, dispatching processes and procedures, and of the supporting software for those processes in the Logistics industry
• Working knowledge of receiving and shipping procedures and methodology
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel
• Understanding of Key Performance Indicators within logistics and distribution operations
• Working knowledge of CSA 2010
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated supervisory, management and leadership skills
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to lead a diverse work group in a physical labor environment under pressure situations and time constraints.
• Ability to think and act as a business owner in the thrift industry
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to make or influence decisions
• Ability to establish relationships with peers, internal and external customers and vendors
• Ability to participate on and lead projects
• Ability to stand for long period of time
• May be required to lift up to 70lbs
• Ability to work within Savers culture

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in transportation, distribution and/or logistics management