Supervisor, DSD Warehouse
About The Position
The Supervisor, DSD Warehouse executes warehouse operations while ensuring service, cost, health and safety, quality, food defense, sustainability, legal requirements, and policy compliance. The role works with internal stakeholders and third-party logistics providers to support effective warehouse management and timely operational execution. Its scope includes inventory and stock reconciliation, system interface monitoring, track and trace, claims and invoice management, health and safety and quality compliance, tender support, third-party performance, and pallet management. The position leads and manages a team of 8–10 employees and works closely with the Delivery Supervisor and Inventory Specialist to drive daily warehouse performance. It oversees inbound, outbound, co-packing, warehousing, and distribution activities, with a focus on service, cost, shelf-life management, food safety and HACCP, productivity, and reducing write-offs. The role also supports continuous improvement projects, tenders, peak management, and annual budget and cost analysis. This position is 100% onsite, five days per week. The shift starts at 2:00 PM and ends when daily operational goals and tasks are complete. Travel is minimal to none, and relocation support is not available.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing teams of 10 or more associates.
- Strong functional proficiency in SAP EWM and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
- Experience with Microsoft applications, especially advanced Excel.
- Analytical thinking and the ability to identify stock discrepancies, monitor KPIs, and optimize warehouse productivity.
- Proven ability to engage, direct, and hold a unionized frontline workforce accountable.
- Prior experience in logistics operations, procurement, or broader supply chain functions within a distribution center environment.
- Collaborative communication skills for working with internal stakeholders and external logistics vendors.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher preferred; relevant hands-on warehouse and logistics leadership experience may offset educational requirements.
- Experience in logistics operations, procurement, or supply chain is an asset.
- SAP EWM is preferred; hands-on experience with another major warehouse management system alongside general MS Office proficiency will also be considered.
- FMCG, CPG, or food distribution experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze stock inaccuracies and align stock records between SAP and the warehouse management system using information available from stakeholders.
- Analyze capacity utilization, performance, and KPIs; introduce corrective measures when KPIs are missed or additional capacity needs to be reduced.
- Work with service providers to ensure trading partner deliveries are punctual and complete, in accordance with quality and HACCP guidelines.
- Monitor inbound, outbound, co-packing, warehousing, and distribution activities, including shelf-life management, reducing write-offs, and identifying productivity improvements.
- Conduct project-related and ad hoc tasks, including continuous improvement projects, tenders, and peak management.
- Build and provide full-cost analysis for the yearly budget, including risks and opportunities.
- Lead and manage a team of 8–10 employees and collaborate with the Delivery Supervisor and Inventory Specialist on daily warehouse operations.
- Oversee warehouse service performance, cost management, health and safety, food safety/HACCP compliance, stock reconciliation, interface monitoring, claims, and third-party logistics performance.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Wellness and family support programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid leave programs
- Education-related programs
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
