Logistics Supervisor

ADVANTAGE MEDIA SERVICES LLC•Williamsburg, DE

12d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Logistics Supervisor is a key member of the Logistics department, supervising department members and processes related to shipping and transportation. The role serves as an internal source of transportation and logistics information at AMS and oversees day-to-day shipping questions and issues in close collaboration with the Shipping and Logistics Manager and the V.P. of Logistics. The supervisor audits client processes and shipping rules to ensure appropriate rates and services are used to meet client expectations, and supports related analytics. The role also works with Operations shipping teams on training to ensure methods, processes, and rules are followed throughout the organization. This position reports directly to the V.P. of Logistics.

Requirements

Fundamental understanding of the transportation industry, particularly parcel carrier networks.
Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Strong financial acumen.
Project management and project planning experience.
Forecasting experience, including budgets and volume trends.
Customer-service focus for internal and external customers.
Experience with continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and projects successfully.
Team-focused mentality combined with individual ownership.
Strong stress-management skills and ability to oversee high-pressure, dynamic situations.
Domestic transportation or distribution experience.
Experience with mode and weight-break optimization.
Carrier account management and KPI oversight experience.
Rate and accessorial analysis experience.
Microsoft Office skills, including strong Excel skills.
ProShip TMS skills.
WMS knowledge.
AES data portal knowledge.
UPS Campus Ship knowledge.
UPS TRS System knowledge.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule knowledge.

Responsibilities

Supervise transportation and service-related floor processes.
Supervise building auditors and daily reporting.
Track and monitor transportation cost performance by client to ensure estimated package costs remain within an acceptable range and minimize risk exposure.
Coordinate and lead business review discussions with external partners and internal customers.
Manage client reporting for the assigned network and carrier group.
Support cross-functional teams with transportation-related analysis and data requests.
Analyze and interpret data sources to monitor network performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with carrier partners and internal stakeholders to meet on-time delivery and cost-control expectations.
Supervise setup and launch of new clients at the location using ProShip.
Supervise setup and rollout of rate-shopping groups.
Audit invoicing and shipping data within audit software.
Supervise HTS system data for correctness.
Supervise AES filings.
Contribute to rate-card builds and analytics for annual GRI.
Perform other duties as assigned.