Operations Supervisor - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Penske•Southaven, MS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all operational activity including order entry, load planning, and load monitoring. Supervises salary associates, and is responsible for performance management. Actively involved in the hiring process as well as customer interactions. In this role, Operations Supervisors will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance.

Requirements

2 - 5 years of experience in the logistics / supply chain industry
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Previous experience in a supervisory role
Must have strong attention to detail and effective communications skills
Strong customer focus
Must be skilled in Problem Solving / Process Improvement.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations
Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms
Ability to lead and develop team of salaried associates
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske personnel
Team player with flexibility in working different shifts
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
JDA Transportation Management System experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead team of salaried employees (includes: performance review, corrective action, and goal setting)
Provide detailed instruction to various personnel via email and phone
Act as first level escalation for customer inquires
Assist in new customer implementations
Prioritize time sensitive situations
Work with team in scheduling deliveries to receivers and providing excellent customer service
Ensuring customer’s KPI’s are hit on a daily and weekly basis
Track shipments to ensure on time delivery is met
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
Analyze process data and work on continuous improvements
Identifying cost savings opportunities for the customer
Ensuring all business needs are covered including when there are vacations, illness, etc.
Other projects as assigned by the manager