Supply Chain Supervisor

Penske • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for all operational activity including order entry, load planning, and load monitoring. The Supply chain Supervisor will supervise salary associates, and is responsible for performance management. Actively involved in the hiring process as well as customer interactions. SHIFT: Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Requirements

• 2 - 5 years of experience in the logistics / supply chain industry
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Must have strong attention to detail and effective communications skills
• Strong customer focus
• Must be skilled in Problem Solving / Process Improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations
• Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
• Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms
• Ability to lead and develop team of salaried associates
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske personnel
• Team player with flexibility in working different shifts
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• JDA Transportation Management System experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead team of salaried employees (includes: performance review, corrective action, and goal setting)
• Provide detailed instruction to various personnel via email and phone
• Act as first level escalation for customer inquires
• Assist in new customer implementations
• Prioritize time sensitive situations
• Work with team in scheduling deliveries to receivers and providing excellent customer service
• Ensuring customer’s KPI’s are hit on a daily and weekly basis
• Track shipments to ensure on time delivery is met
• Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
• Analyze process data and work on continuous improvements
• Identifying cost savings opportunities for the customer
• Ensuring all business needs are covered including when there are vacations, illness, etc.
• Other projects as assigned by the manager

What This Job Offers

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