Inbound Supervisor, Logistics

dfsventure•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Inbound Supervisor, Logistics is responsible for developing work schedules, directing workflow, and ensuring adequate coverage in various Inbound processing areas to meet daily goals. This role focuses on maintaining service levels, implementing priority processing, and achieving Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets for cycle time, accuracy, and productivity. The supervisor will resolve exceptions, facilitate merchandise flow, and ensure the accuracy of received goods and associated documentation. Additionally, they will oversee the efficient and safe operation of material handling equipment, optimize space utilization, and manage the processing of specific items like Testers and non-sku'd GWPs. Communication with other departments, adherence to company and government regulations, and maintaining a safe and secure work environment are also key aspects of this position. The role involves training staff, developing a productive team through motivation and incentive programs, and performing disciplinary actions as needed. Problem purchase orders must be resolved within an acceptable timeframe, and quality control audits are to be completed. The supervisor will also provide coverage for other supervisors and clerks, work within the department budget, and assist in other Distribution Center functions as required.

Requirements

Prior Warehouse leadership experience required
WMS experience required
High school or trade school
Good verbal and written communication skills
Forklift Certified
Attention to detail
PC skills required (emails, worksheets, documents)
Ability to perform multiple tasks, meet deadlines, work overtime and work flexible shifts

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Develop work schedules that ensure adequate coverage in general merchandise, bulk merchandise and value added goods processing to attain daily goals.
Direct the work flow in the Inbound areas to achieve prescribed objectives.
Maintain established levels of service 0-2 days completion of shipments.
Implement FIFO and other priority processing instructions including Priorities assigned daily.
Achieve KPI targets – cycle time, accuracy, productivity goals.
Resolve exceptions preventing completion of shipments.
Facilitate flow and staging of merchandise from processing to putaway.
Ensure accuracy of PO and items received by monitoring checkers’ work output.
Ensure that all necessary UPCs and item footprint are being captured at point of receipt according to Business Practice guidelines.
Ensure the efficient and safe operation of material handling equipment.
Develop plans to maximize the utilization of space in the Inbound areas.
Supervise the processing of Testers and non-sku’d GWPs according to established procedures and ensure its timely distribution to the stores.
Communicate with other DC Supervisors in areas which may affect other functions in the Distribution Center.
Execute printing Price Tickets per the vendors requests.
Maintain a clean, neat, orderly and safe work areas.
Maintain security of the warehouse.
Train staff in work areas as needed.
Develop and maintain a productive team by creating incentive programs, motivation building for professional development.
Coach, counsel and discipline staff as necessary.
Resolve all problem purchase orders within acceptable time frame (48 hours or less).
Implement all Company and US Customs, and other government agency regulations as applicable.
Complete quality control audits on select purchase orders and/or store orders to ensure accuracy of receipts.
Ensure merchandise are staged in the appropriate staging location.
Ensure all pre-distributed goods are routed to the shipping department on a timely basis – Notification sent to shipping department upon completion.
Monitor completion of PO receipts and end of day closing in the system.
Provide coverage for other DC Supervisors as needed.
Provide coverage for the Inbound Clerks as needed.
Work in accordance with the department budget.
Assist in all other Distribution Center functions as needed.