Warehouse Supervisor

Pregis•Hopkinsville, KY

About The Position

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. The Warehouse Supervisor/Buyer will be responsible for purchasing the materials needed for manufacturing along with establishing appropriate inventory levels and inventory accuracy. Ensures safe, timely, and accurate completion of import and export shipments in accordance with Pregis’ best practices. Supports, coaches, directs, and assists warehouse leads and team members as needed to achieve safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and continuous improvement goals while coordinating the transfer of raw materials, parts, and finished products between various production areas. Ensure material inventory levels are sufficient to meet production schedules. Responsible for safety first approach and leads team to continually improve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Major in Business or Logistics preferred
3-5 years of planning experience
2-3 years of experience in a materials/logistics function preferred
Knowledge of the protective packaging industry is preferred.
Experience with data analysis and related tools (Excel expertise is a must); knowledge of SAP is beneficial
Extensive knowledge/skills in the following areas:
Understanding Customer Needs, Pricing & Margin Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Planning
Ability to manage projects or threads of projects and perform self-directed work.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the protective packaging industry is preferred.
Experience with data analysis and related tools (Excel expertise is a must); knowledge of SAP is beneficial

Responsibilities

Adheres to all Pregis Safety rules and assures all teammates adhere to all Pregis safety policies and procedures
Safely directs assigned personnel in their daily activities in support of the position, supporting safety initiatives
Responsible for the safety, quality, productivity, and service, of assigned employees
Effectively train, monitor, utilize resources, and provide feedback on employee performance
Monitor all open purchase orders, and update pricing
Ensure the plant has the materials needed to run the orders scheduled
Works with suppliers to guarantee committed dates and price reductions
Maintains accurate inventory levels through a cycle count program
Creates and updates BOM and routings for new or existing parts
Works closely with the production scheduler/supervisor and production manager to guarantee the schedule is met and inventory is accurate
Obtain freight quotes from freight forwarder and award the shipment to the most competitive carrier
Ensure shipments are planned, loaded, and shipped, accurately and safely. Maintains positive carrier relationships
Drive and support OTIF, shipping performance for two Plants and a 3PL warehouse. Research and provide input to improve OTIF, CCIs, TL Cube efficiency, and cost metrics
Obtain supporting documentation and submit freight claims
Code and validate freight invoices and send for approval. Ensure any vendor invoice discrepancies are researched and adjusted to match GR/IR
Conduct location survey and record bin or pallet location in the WMS system. Ensure 5S is maintained
Coordinates and expedites the flow of materials between departments, according to production and shipping schedules or department priorities
Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and track material
Oversight of the Plant First In First Out (FIFO) program
Other duties as assigned