Supervisor Distribution

Chiquita Brands•Oconomowoc, WI

About The Position

The Supervisor Distribution is responsible for the distribution of our fresh produce products from various ports; ensuring product is shipped correctly based on customer parameters. The incumbent interfaces with sales, transportation, brokers, customers, third party warehouse personnel and service providers for an efficient and effective operation and flow of information. This person is also responsible for managing all warehouse employees, including safety. This is a supervisory, exempt position. The Primary duty of this role is management of the organization or of a recognized unit or subdivision thereof. This role includes supervision of at least one other full-time employee or the equivalent thereof.

Requirements

High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2 to 5 years of General operations experience, quality or ripening background.
Strong relationship building and customer service skills a must.
High degree of stress tolerance.
Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong detail orientation and communication skills essential.
Proficiency with computer systems and applications (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint essential).
Ability to analyze and establish processes for improved department performance.
Ability to work under pressure; maintain problem-solving attitude.
Strong trouble shooting skills.
Ability to lead people and manage processes.

Responsibilities

Manages the distribution of fresh produce products in within the region.
Interfaces with sales, operations, Quality and transportation department to ensure right fruit right customer parameters.
Responsible for inventory control to ensure physical inventory is accurate against system inventory.
Responsible for managing space allocation for warehouse and or office.
Coordinates all products arriving into the DC including managing inbound and outbound trucking and customer orders.
Effective communication and planning required with customs broker and warehouse providers.
Responsible for implementing procedures and making sure personnel are trained notify appropriate parties for any possible claims against service provider pertaining to temperature and mishandling of product.
Responsible for notifying necessary Government agencies such as USDA, for needed inspections and documentation for marketing order and failed to grade inspections.
Daily Order Forecast.
Ships orders within our Chiquita Operating System.
Document materials Inventory stored at our 3rd party facility.
Requests Materials as needed by our 3rd Party facility.