Logistics / Materials Supervisor

Douglas Electrical Components, Inc.; Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Electrical Components, Inc. is seeking a Logistics and Materials Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory, and shipping activities in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise teams across Shipping, Receiving, Stockroom, and Housing, align with production schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include monitoring shortages, coordinating deliveries, validating shipments, and maintaining ERP records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 2+ years in logistics, materials, warehouse, or shipping/receiving with direct reports.
• Experience supervising daily work assignments in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience using an integrated ERP or inventory-management system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and expedite material flow within and between departments based on schedules.
• Provide daily supervision, coaching, and support to Shipping, Receiving, Stockroom, and Housing teams.
• Review schedules and shortages to determine required materials and coordinate timely delivery.
• Inspect shipments for quantity, type, part numbers, condition, and documentation.
• Coordinate receiving, stocking, picking, staging, packing, and shipping activities.
• Maintain accurate material locations and inventory transactions; support cycle counts.
• Monitor shortages, late receipts, staging constraints, and shipment risks; escalate as needed.
• Ensure ERP transactions for receipts, movements, and shipments are accurate and timely.
• Drive 6S, safety, and continuous improvement across assigned areas.
• Prepare status reports for the Supply Chain Manager and other leaders.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Supervision

Reading production schedules

Problem solving

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Logistics and Materials Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and expedites the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within and between departments in accordance with production schedules, shipping requirements, and operational priorities. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for daily execution across Shipping and Receiving, the Stockroom, and Housing and Material Preparation, with a strong focus on material availability, inventory accuracy, shipment accuracy, safety, organization, and on-time support of production.

CORE VALUES

All employees are expected to demonstrate the Company’s Core Values through daily actions, decision-making, and interactions:

• Client Oriented– Focus on developing long-term relationships, products, and services that meet client needs.
• Open– Communicate honestly and transparently about capabilities, challenges, and solutions.
• Nimble– Think critically, respond quickly, and adapt effectively to changing priorities and situations.
• Necessary– Recognize that every role contributes to organizational success and take ownership of outcomes.
• Engineering Mindset– Approach challenges by developing practical, thoughtful solutions regardless of role.
• Continuous Improvement– Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, performance, and personal development.
• Teamwork– Collaborate effectively with coworkers, leadership, vendors, and clients to achieve shared goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, coordinate, and expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within and between departments based on production schedules, shipping requirements, and department priorities.
• Provide daily supervision, work direction, coaching, training, and support to employees assigned to Shipping and Receiving, the Stockroom, and Housing and Material Preparation.
• Review production schedules, shortage information, and department priorities to determine required or overdue materials; locate materials and coordinate timely delivery to the point of use.
• Review incoming and outgoing shipments for the correct quantity, material type, part number, condition, documentation, and destination.
• Coordinate receiving, stocking, picking, staging, packing, and shipping activities to support production and customer delivery requirements.
• Arrange in-plant transfers of materials and components to meet production schedules and change operational priorities.
• Coordinate with department supervisors regarding the repair, assembly, preparation, movement, and transportation of materials to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain accurate material locations and inventory transactions, support cycle counts, physical inventories, variance investigation, and corrective action.
• Monitor material shortages, late receipts, staging constraints, and shipment risks; elevate issues promptly and support recovery actions.
• Ensure housing and material preparation activities are completed accurately and on time in accordance with work instructions and production requirements.
• Prepare and communicate material-flow, inventory, shipping, receiving, shortage, and departmental status reports for the Supply Chain Manager and other management personnel.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve material and shipment issues.
• Support Kanban replenishment, point-of-use inventory, supermarket controls, and other material-flow systems established by the organization.
• Ensure ERP transactions for receipts, inventory movements, material issues, returns, and shipments are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Drive continuous improvement, standard work, visual management, 6S, safety, and workplace organization throughout assigned areas.
• Monitor employee workload, attendance, training, performance, and adherence to company policies; elevate staffing or performance concerns to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, handling, packaging, shipping, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties and support supply chain priorities as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise employees, establish daily priorities, and maintain accountability across multiple work areas.
• Ability to read production schedules, shipping documents, material requirements, part numbers, and inventory records.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify shortages, transaction errors, and material-flow constraints.
• Working knowledge of shipping, receiving, warehousing, stockroom controls, inventory accuracy, and material handling.
• Ability to use ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications to complete transactions, research material status, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Production Planning, Quality, Customer Service, and other support functions.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Kanban, 6S, standard work, and continuous improvement principles are preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability and Ownership
• Material-Flow Coordination
• Inventory Accuracy and Discipline
• Leadership and Employee Development
• Planning and Prioritization
• Communication and Collaboration
• Safety and Quality Focus
• Problem-Solving and Responsiveness

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in similar logistics, materials, warehouse, shipping and receiving, stockroom, or manufacturing support role with direct reports.
• Experience supervising employees and coordinating daily work assignments in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience using an integrated ERP or inventory-management system preferred.

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OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in office, warehouse, receiving, shipping, and manufacturing areas.
• Frequent walking and standing; regular computer and telephone use.
• Occasional lifting and handling of materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to moderate noise levels
• Interaction with shop floor and office environments
• Use of tools, equipment and production systems