Receiving Supervisor

VETERINARY SERVICE INC•St. Joseph, MN

9d•$65,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Receiving Supervisor oversees all receiving, returns, and inventory control activities within the warehouse. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely receipt, inspection, storage, return, and disposition of products while maintaining inventory integrity, operational efficiency, and workplace safety. The Receiving Supervisor leads and develops receiving personnel and establishes and enforces standard operating procedures. This position may occasionally fill the role of Operations Manager during periods of absence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications
Attention to detail
Effective problem solving, resolution skills, and ability to exercise good judgement
Ability to work efficiently in a fast pace and demanding work environment
Ability to handle multiple job duties with frequent interruptions
Requires a valid driver’s license, clean DMV record and current vehicle registration

Nice To Haves

associate’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field preferred
Three or more years of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, or logistics experience preferred
Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory software, or ERP systems preferred
Any combination of experience, education, and training that will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and ability required for the job

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor receiving department employees
Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for receiving and returns processes
Train employees using standard operating procedures
Monitor errors and resolve procedural problems
Coordinating staffing needs with fellow department heads
Manage timecards/time off requests
Address performance concerns and administer corrective action in accordance with company policies
Match products to packing slips, check lots and expiration dates, watch for special orders and deal with any issues that arise regarding shipments
Properly match packing slips to purchase orders
Determine proper locations for new products and supervise the placement of products in the warehouse
Manage vendor and customer returns and repairs
Label products that are not clearly marked
Maintain oversight on expiration dates on products
Manage all quarantine and defective products
Coordinate vendor credits with sales and accounting departments
Excellent attendance and dependability are essential requirements of this job
Can work overtime as needed/required
Establishes and maintains positive work relationships with co-workers, management, customers, and vendors/suppliers
May be required to travel periodically
Maintain a professional demeanor, appearance and conduct at all times to represent the company in a professional manner
Attends mandatory staff meetings and participates in group discussions
Performs other job-related job tasks, work assignments and/or special projects as directed/assigned by Management