Logistics Supervisor - Transportation Job Description

Logistics Supervisor – Transportation Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Logistics Supervisor – Transportation to join our team.

Manage daily routes/schedules of shipments and deliveries;
Establish work schedules and procedures;
Know all aspects of warehouse operations;
First point of contact on all equipment-related issues, both on-site and off-site;
Plan, arrange and supervise operational logistics of the company and co-ordinate activities with other units;
Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement to top management;
Coordinate, assign and review work;
Track the progress of shipments;
Supervise a team of 10-15 people (transportation route and crew schedulers, shippers and receivers, purchasing and inventory clerks);
Review inventory needs and keeping adequate stock;
Support simplification and standardization of supply-chain processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies;
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed;
Supervise team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process documentation;
Lead training, hiring, career development and enrichment of all department associates;
Prepare and submit various reports.

Ensure quality of services and process;
Analytical, organizational and customer service skills;
Dispatch truck drivers and monitor routes;
Arrange for maintenance and repair work as required;
Ensure adherence to rules and regulations;
Ensure health and safety rules are followed;
Prepare reports and keep all records updated;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Establish work schedules and procedures;
Order materials, equipment and supplies;
Ability to meet short deadlines and to be detail-oriented and organized;
3+ years of supervisory experience in overall logistics and supply chain procedures;
Able to communicate in English language;
Excellent understanding of International Freight procedures;
Secondary Diploma.