Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

UFP Industries • Coatesville, PA

9d

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for supervising the scheduling and coordination of trucks and drivers according to customer requests and in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules. This role involves controlling departmental expenses, generating solutions to issues proactively, notifying drivers of assignments, and reviewing and verifying the accuracy of driver's logs and database.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Production Manager or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP's organization, culture, and product lines

Responsibilities

• Manages and schedules all outbound and inbound loads and coordinates with sales and production
• Coordinates proper loading and shipping orders with S/R personnel
• Sets up all loads to be shipped by common carrier with outside freight companies
• Makes sure the inbound product is stored properly
• Determines mode of transportation and selects the appropriate carrier
• Negotiates rates for transportation services
• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with the customer receiving times
• Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations and procedures
• Establishes delivery / receiving appointments and loading times for each carrier
• Manages internal UFP equipment and drivers
• Answers questions and resolves supplier and customer problems regarding transportation issues
• Documents any shortage on orders, investigates reasons for occurrence, and informs carrier of shortage to get compensation or to resolve an issue with the customer with assistance of sales
• Audits and approves freight bills for payment
• Files claims for any loss or damage on inventory and notifies plant management
• Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders
• Prepares various reports and correspondence as required
• Manages data on the data system
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree