Logistics Supervisor

World Courier; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Logistics Supervisor for our World Courier facility in Kearny, NJ. The role involves overseeing Gateway Operations, supervising drivers and dispatchers, and ensuring efficient, compliant logistics performance onsite.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of an associate degree and at least 5 years of supervisory experience, with strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills to develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree.
• 5 years relevant supervisory experience is required.
• Experience leading dispatch/operations teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day to day operations.
• Assign work to direct reports.
• Manage staffing and scheduling to ensure coverage on all shifts.
• Provide staff performance feedback and conduct reviews.
• Train, coach and motivate staff to meet procedures and safety standards.
• Comply with TSA screening of freight.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

World Courier OS

MS Word

Excel

Coaching

Education

Associate degree

Tools

World Courier OS

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

Shift Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00AM- 6:00PM

Saturday 6:00AM-2:00PM

Please note, flexibility in schedule will be required based on business needs, this can include working different hours or days.

Location: This position is located onsite at our facility in Kearny, NJ. There is no option for remote or hybrid work.

This role is in support of Cencora's global logistics and storage services marketed through our World Courier business.

The Logistics Supervisor will supervise and assist in leading and managing the Gateway Operations, including drivers, dispatchers, and operations personnel.

• Supervise the day to day operations
• Assign work to direct reports
• Handle and document low level personnel issues
• Document and deliver staff performance feedback and performance reviews.
• Assist with staffing and scheduling to ensure optimal coverage on all shifts
• Participate in interviews for new hires
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records
• Ensure a clean and harassment-free work environment
• Manage station inbound and outbound shipments and assign resources as needed
• Monitor discrepancies by making sure appropriate notes are entered in the job
• Ensure that all job instructions and packaging needs are followed
• Monitor scheduling to ensure proper coverage at all times to handle workload
• Use GPS tracking and ensure drivers are assigned to appropriate vehicles
• Anticipate, prioritize and communicate and resolve problems throughout the day
• Manage employee training requirements and train staff on operation procedures
• Comply with TSA screening of freight
• Trouble shoot and manage problems through corrective action process
• Monitor shipment notes for shipments on hold or otherwise in the stations’ custody
• Monitor live animals being held in the station to ensure proper care
• Provide guidance to other staff members/offices with general questions about operations and packaging

Education

• Minimum of an associate degree

Experience

• 5 years relevant supervisory experience is required

Skills & Knowledge

• Provide leadership and direction for the department.
• Communicate and build professional relationships.
• Maintain an approachable and professional demeanor
• Train, coach and motivate others.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in World Courier operating systems, Microsoft Word & Excel
• Lead by example.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Salary Range

$59,500 - 119,020

• This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: World Courier Inc