Outbound Logistics Supervisor at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Job Reference: 1478
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Function: Supply chain

Job Description

• Lead the outbound logistics operations in terms of planning, tracking and monitoring of all day to day activities related to customers’ deliveries, intercity transportation, managing transporters efficiencies/compliance as well as the TPL providers efficiencies in order to ensure best in class operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations in line with the company's policies and standards.
• Ensure inbound shipments are sorted and delivered by scheduled time.
• Ensure outbound shipments are picked up and dispatched by scheduled time.
• Manages reports, KPI monitoring, root cause analysis and continuous improvements.
• Establish scheduling of employees and hours to meet service standards/maintain overall quality of service and movement of shipments at the service station, thereby reducing overtime to the barest minimum.
• Manage logistics problems to save time and protect service levels.
• Interface with vendors and carriers to provide rate quotes, handle customer complaints or perform dock check requests as required.
• Maintain service records for audit purposes.
• Work together with TSA, DOT and OSHA to maintain updated compliance and regulatory standards.
• Manages customs clearance agents, line haul/cargo agent/operations arrangements with co-loaders.
• Liaise with various government agencies, obtain local and federal security clearance and maintain them on a yearly basis.
• Understand security compliance and regulations within the transportation and logistics industry.

Expectations

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in industrial Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• 6-8 years’ experience in Supply Chain environment (Planning, Distribution and Warehousing).
• Experience in dispatch operation (pick-up/delivery) will be an added advantage.
• Deep knowledge of Warehouse & Transportation management practices, distribution network & channels with operational experience in ERP platforms (SAP preferably).
• Good knowledge of import/export documentation is required.
• In depth knowledge of TSA/OSHA/DOT and other government agencies.
• Familiarity with local geographical area is essential.