Inbound Supervisor - A shift

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arvato is seeking an Inbound Supervisor to ensure timely, accurate processing of inbound shipments and optimize labor and equipment use. You will lead inbound teams, coordinate with Control Tower, and manage receiving, transfers, and vendor-specific requirements.

The role emphasizes KPI-based performance management and adherence to procedures, with a schedule on A-shift: Sun-Tue 7:00–19:30 and alternating Saturdays 6:00–14:30, with some overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in an SAP and/or WMS environment. Inventory research and problem-solving experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage labor resources and equipment within the inbound operation.
• Ensure on-time completion of inbound activities while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Partner with the Control Tower team to coordinate labor allocation and prioritize inbound shipments.
• Oversee direct ocean container inbounds, LTL shipments, and building-to-building transfers.
• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of all inbound employees.
• Manage the receiving and transferring of materials.
• Hire, train, and develop new employees within the inbound department.
• Ensure all inbound procedures are accurate, up to date, and properly documented.
• Lead performance management for employees using KPI metrics.
• Maintain and update operational procedures and quality processes.
• Monitor supplies and equipment; ensure readiness for departmental needs.
• Adhere to customer-specific and vendor-specific receiving requirements.
• Update UKG and Excel-based metrics related to WMS reporting.
• Monitor all receiving functions on the floor for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify end-of-shift receiving tasks and floor close-out procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

SAP

WMS

Inventory research

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.
You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

As an Inbound Supervisor at Arvato, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all inbound shipments, supporting our commitment to exceeding customer expectations. You will effectively manage labor and equipment resources while prioritizing inbound shipments with precision and operational excellence.

YOUR TASKS

• Supervise and manage labor resources and equipment within the inbound operation.
• Ensure on-time completion of inbound activities while maintaining accuracy and quality to meet customer requirements.
• Partner with the Control Tower team to coordinate labor allocation and prioritize inbound shipments.
• Oversee direct ocean container inbounds, LTL shipments, and building-to-building transfers.
• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of all inbound employees.
• Manage the receiving and transferring of materials.
• Hire, train, and develop new employees within the inbound department.
• Ensure all inbound procedures are accurate, up to date, and properly documented for the Control Tower and applicable customers.
• Lead performance management for employees using established KPI metrics.
• Maintain and update operational procedures and quality processes.
• Monitor and maintain adequate supplies and equipment for departmental needs.
• Adhere to customer-specific and vendor-specific receiving requirements.
• Update and maintain UKG and Excel-based metrics as they relate to WMS reporting.
• Monitor all receiving functions on the floor to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Verify completion of all end-of-shift receiving system tasks and ensure full floor close-out procedures are followed.
• Work schedule: A-shift - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, and every other Saturday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - some overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in an SAP and/or WMS environment.Experience with inventory research and problem-solving.

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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