Supply Chain Supervisor

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority•Fort Pierce, FL

About The Position

The Supply Chain Supervisor is a working Supervisor position responsible for the purchasing and management of warehouse inventory and supporting the five utilities within the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Lead and develop warehouse personnel while managing daily schedules, enforcing compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This position will report to the Purchasing, Fleet and Supply Chain Manager. NOTE: There are also secondary functions that the employee will be required to perform. Ensures warehouse inventory is well-managed; re-order and max thresholds are reviewed regularly, and replenishments happen timely to avoid stock-outs. Leverages available data to determine good inventory quote/buy decisions. Maintain good relations with vendors, distributors, etc. Stay attune to market trends, etc. communicate with Engineering to ensure general market condition(s) awareness. Reviews requisitions to ensure buy recommendations are best value in consideration of price and lead-time. Facilitates problem resolution with vendor/suppliers as needed. Develops and maintains policies and procedures for department. Lead, coach, and support warehouse personnel by establishing performance expectations, conducting training, ensuring procedural compliance, and managing daily schedules to foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Performs special assignments and other related work, as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or other related area of study.
Three (3) years of procurement experience and/or five (5) years of progressive experience managing inventory in a large-scale warehouse operation.
Prior experience supervising staff is required.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office is essential.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is Required.
Ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride and accountability.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, policies, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and calculate figures, such as discounts, interest, and percentages; possesses the ability to accurately count money.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to use and understand all the computer systems/programs that are required for this position, including possessing knowledge of applicable systems, as well as Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Ensures warehouse inventory is well-managed; re-order and max thresholds are reviewed regularly, and replenishments happen timely to avoid stock-outs.
Leverages available data to determine good inventory quote/buy decisions.
Maintain good relations with vendors, distributors, etc.
Stay attune to market trends, etc. communicate with Engineering to ensure general market condition(s) awareness.
Reviews requisitions to ensure buy recommendations are best value in consideration of price and lead-time.
Facilitates problem resolution with vendor/suppliers as needed.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures for department.
Lead, coach, and support warehouse personnel by establishing performance expectations, conducting training, ensuring procedural compliance, and managing daily schedules to foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Performs special assignments and other related work, as required.