Logistics Supervisor

ERDRICH USA; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ERDRICH USA is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, inventory, and material flow in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting. You will ensure uninterrupted production support by managing inbound materials, inventory accuracy, replenishment, and on-time customer deliveries.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet JIT goals, drive CIP and Kaizen initiatives, coach logistics staff, and maintain SAP data accuracy while

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory control, and material handling activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production areas and finished goods to customers in accordance with customer schedules and delivery requirements.
• Plan and coordinate logistics activities based on customer demand, production schedules, staffing levels, and operational priorities.
• Monitor and achieve departmental KPIs including: On-Time Delivery, Inventory Accuracy, Shipping Accuracy, Freight Cost Management, Dock Efficiency, Premium Freight Reduction.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and master data within SAP or other ERP systems.
• Ensure compliance with all logistics procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop logistics personnel, including warehouse associates, material handlers, shipping and receiving personnel, and temporary employees.
• Coordinate workforce scheduling and staffing to support changing production and customer requirements.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, coaching sessions, corrective actions, and development planning.
• Manage inventory control activities including: Cycle Counts, Physical Inventories, Inventory Reconciliation, FIFO Compliance, Inventory Accuracy Audits, Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities with carriers, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Leadership and Team Development

Customer Service Focus

Communication and Collaboration

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Planning and Organization

Inventory Accuracy Management

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Attention to Detail

Ability to Perform in a Fast-Paced 制造?

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP / ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

EDI Processing

ASN Creation and Validation

Job description

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for leading all logistics, warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory control, packaging, and material flow activities within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This position ensures uninterrupted production support through efficient management of inbound materials, inventory accuracy, production replenishment, finished goods shipments, and customer delivery performance.

The Logistics Supervisor works closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational objectives while supporting Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing requirements, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer satisfaction goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory control, and material handling activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to production areas and finished goods to customers in accordance with customer schedules and delivery requirements.
• Plan and coordinate logistics activities based on customer demand, production schedules, staffing levels, and operational priorities.
• Monitor and achieve departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including:
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Shipping Accuracy
  • Freight Cost Management
  • Dock Efficiency
  • Premium Freight Reduction
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and master data within SAP or other ERP systems.
• Ensure compliance with all logistics procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop logistics personnel, including warehouse associates, material handlers, shipping and receiving personnel, and temporary employees.
• Coordinate workforce scheduling and staffing to support changing production and customer requirements.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, coaching sessions, corrective actions, and development planning.
• Manage inventory control activities including:
  • Cycle Counts
  • Physical Inventories
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • FIFO Compliance
  • Inventory Accuracy Audits
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities with carriers, suppliers, and customers.
  • Manage packaging, returnable container programs, dunnage requirements, and customer-specific packaging standards.
  • Support production through efficient material flow and line-side replenishment activities.
  • Investigate inventory variances, shipping errors, customer complaints, and delivery issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Analyze logistics metrics and develop action plans to improve performance and reduce costs.
  • Implement, monitor, and sustain Continuous Improvement (CIP), Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen initiatives within the logistics department.
  • Participate in warehouse layout optimization, material flow improvements, PFEP (Plan for Every Part) initiatives, and process changes.
  • Support launch activities, engineering changes, new programs, and customer requirements affecting logistics operations.
  • Assist in preparing and managing departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and logistics-related cost reduction initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety requirements, environmental standards, and customer expectations.
  • Conduct regular department meetings and communicate key objectives, performance metrics, and operational updates.
  • Partner with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service departments to resolve supply chain or delivery-related issues.
  • Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, packaging compliance, and material availability.
  • Manage Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN), EDI transactions, shipping documentation, and customer shipping portal requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of logistics performance to plant leadership.

Authority

• Authorize release of shipments in accordance with customer requirements and company procedures.
• Assign labor and establish departmental priorities based on customer and production requirements.
• Recommend staffing changes, disciplinary actions, promotions, and employee development plans.
• Approve employee schedules, attendance records, and vacation requests.
• Initiate corrective actions and continuous improvement activities within the logistics function.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for uninterrupted material flow supporting production operations.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy and warehouse organization.
• Responsible for customer delivery performance and shipment accuracy.
• Responsible for effective utilization of labor, warehouse space, equipment, packaging, and logistics resources.
• Responsible for leadership, development, and performance of logistics personnel.
• Responsible for compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and customer requirements.
• Responsible for timely escalation of operational issues impacting production or customer deliveries.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience utilizing SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with inventory management, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier experience.
• Knowledge of JIT (Just-In-Time) and JIS (Just-In-Sequence) manufacturing environments.
• Experience with EDI transactions, ASN processing, and customer logistics portals.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with returnable packaging and container management systems.

Technical Skills

• SAP / ERP Systems
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Management
• Shipping & Receiving Operations
• Material Planning
• Transportation Coordination
• EDI Processing
• ASN Creation and Validation
• Cycle Counting
• Physical Inventory Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action Implementation
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Core Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Customer Service Focus
• Communication and Collaboration
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Planning and Organization
• Inventory Accuracy Management
• Process Improvement
• Accountability and Ownership
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Perform in a Fast-Paced Manufacturing Environment

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment with regular exposure to production operations.
• Frequent interaction with forklifts, material handling equipment, shipping docks, and warehouse storage systems.
• Combination of office and shop floor responsibilities.
• Ability to walk production and warehouse areas daily and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.