Logistics Supervisor

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the Shipping and Receiving team while overseeing all domestic and international inbound and outbound logistics activities. This role ensures the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods to support customer delivery commitments and operational objectives.
The Logistics Supervisor will drive freight cost reduction initiatives, optimize transportation strategies, improve logistics processes, and ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations, export controls, customs requirements, and internal procedures. The position serves as a key liaison between Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and external logistics partners.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Supervise, train, and develop a team of shipping and receiving personnel.
Establish daily priorities and ensure timely execution of shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.
Monitor workforce productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.
Conduct coaching, employee development, and performance management activities.
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, continuous improvement, and safety.
Domestic & International Logistics Management
Manage inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments across parcel, LTL, truckload, air, ocean, and expedited modes as applicable.
Coordinate transportation activities with freight carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and international shipping regulations, export requirements, customs documentation, and trade compliance policies.
Oversee preparation of commercial invoices, certificates of origin, EEI filings, and other export documentation.
Resolve shipment delays, freight claims, customs issues, and customer delivery challenges.
Monitor carrier performance and service levels to ensure on-time delivery objectives are achieved.
Freight Cost Management
Develop and execute initiatives to reduce freight and logistics costs.
Analyze transportation spend and identify opportunities for shipment consolidation, mode optimization, routing improvements, and carrier negotiations.
Manage relationships with carriers and logistics providers to achieve competitive pricing and reliable service levels.
Establish and track logistics KPIs including freight spend, expedited freight costs, carrier performance, and on-time delivery metrics.
Lead freight bid processes and support negotiation of transportation agreements as appropriate.
Shipping & Receiving Operations
Oversee receipt, inspection, storage, and shipment of materials and products.
Ensure accurate inventory transactions within the ERP system.
Coordinate material movements to support production schedules and customer requirements.
Maintain shipping documentation and records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with packaging, labeling, and hazardous material shipping requirements where applicable.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement process improvements that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer service.