Supervisor, Planning

DSV • Fort Worth, TX

4d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Operations Supervisor, Planning. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising, labor management, and planning of inbound, outbound, International Product slotting and customer communication activities daily, including labor scheduling, space utilization, equipment and manpower. People management responsibilities include hiring and training, planning and assigning daily work, conducting performance appraisals, addressing performance issues and resolving problems. Under the direction of the Operations Manager or Distribution Center Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for supervising the receiving, warehousing and shipping of products in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Requirements

• Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year experience in a supervisory role
• Logistical Background
• Minimum 5–7+ years of experience in transportation operations, fleet management, or logistical freight networks (FTL, LTL, intermodal).
• Strong working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and regional transportation safety and logistical compliance standards.
• Deep familiarity with carrier management, rate negotiation, routing guide adherence, and SLA tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute multi-modal transportation schedules across cross-functional teams (warehousing, dispatch, customer service).
• Strong capacity planning skills to balance outbound freight volume fluctuations and carrier capacity.
• Experience managing end-to-end logistical coordination to ensure high on-time delivery (OTD) rates.
• Analytical: Advanced data analysis skills (Excel, BI tools, TMS reporting) to monitor key operational KPIs, freight spend, dwell times, and fuel surcharges.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to anticipate disruptions (weather delays, port congestion, carrier capacity shortages) and quickly implement proactive contingency plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Capability to evaluate root causes of route inefficiencies and implement lean/process improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior MHE certification / knowledge of basic MHE operation

Responsibilities

• Conducts staff meetings to review daily/weekly work activities, plan and assure continuous improvement.
• Effectively keeps senior management and client representatives informed of critical issues that affect the operations.
• Ensures the development of systems and procedures for managing operations, equipment, and products in a safe and profitable manner in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures. Manages operations to meet prescribed productivity and service goals. Complies with terms outlined in the site's operating agreement with the client.
• Implements and reports on-going cost savings measures. Provides ideas and suggestions for more efficient operations.
• Meets all client specified KPI’s and complies with Quality system requirements.
• Manages the operations to achieve prescribed objectives. Applies sound communication and motivational techniques, create programs to fairly and equitably supervise, counsel, and (where needed) discipline team members. Provides direction and support to Human Resources. Assists in creating programs for hiring, training, and professional development. Participates in performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases, and other HR activities.
• Has overall training and evaluation responsibilities of warehouse staff.
• Plans the daily work schedule by reviewing existing work orders, arrival notices, and instructions from customers. Assesses priorities based on time sensitivity and available resources. Assigns duties to appropriate warehouse staff.
• Reviews pending jobs or trends, plan for reorganization of warehouse space, and needed changes in levels of supplies, equipment, or staffing needs.
• Trains new staff in assigned duties, or delegate training responsibility to experienced team members. Assesses progress of trainees and adds additional duties as appropriate.
• Keeps informed of quantity and quality of jobs being performed throughout the day, providing guidance and advice as necessary.
• Assigns supervisory duties to experienced team members acting as leads for lower-level warehouse staff. Keeps abreast of progress or problems.
• Keeps Manager advised of progress or problems requiring attention on a daily basis. Holds regular meetings with warehouse staff to assess the group’s overall status. Discusses ideas for improvement. Keeps staff informed of new developments.
• Assists in the physical operations as needed.
• Delivers results by leveraging the skills of the right people at the right time.
• Maintains high degree of motivation in team members to retain focus of providing highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provides ongoing growth and development opportunities for team members.
• Provides input and conducts annual performance reviews for team members.
• Supports adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supports and trains team members with adherence to SOPs (corporate and client).

Benefits

• Eligibility, coverage options, and plan details are available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED