Material Handling & Logistics Supervisor

Gentex Corporation; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Material Handling & Logistics Supervisor to oversee receiving, inventory, issuing, and shipping of materials and equipment in the stockroom. You will manage daily material flow, optimize layouts, ensure records accuracy, and coordinate with Buyers, Sales, and Customer Service to support on‑time orders and customer needs.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma (BA/BS preferred), 5+ years in shipping/receiving, SAP experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; BA/BS preferred.
• 5+ years in shipping/receiving.
• SAP experience preferred; Excel/Word/Outlook proficiency.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and MAPICS/INFOR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, inventory, issuing, shipping, and equipment movement.
• Manage stockroom layout considering turnover, size, weight, and storage factors.
• Advise employees on care and handling of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and equipment.
• Maintain and review records for accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Schedule work for inventories and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with Buyers to resolve invoicing and receipt issues and support cycles.

Skills

Shipping / Receiving

Excel

Word

Outlook

Incoterms

Imported / Exported logistics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA or BS preferred

Tools

SAP

MAPICS / INFOR

UPS World Ship

FedEx Ship Manager

Job description

Material Handling & Logistics Supervisor

Gentex Corporation Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

About this position

Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.

Minimum Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent (BA or BS preferred)
• At least 5 years’ experience in shipping / receiving environment.
• SAP experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of UPS Tracking World Ship software, FedEx Ship Manager and MAPICS / INFOR a plus.
• Logistics experience in Import / Export
• Knowledgeable in Incoterms

About the job

The Material Handling & Logistics Supervisor will supervise and coordinate activities of receiving, inventory, issuing, shipping materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. This position manages movement of finished goods and parts within the stockroom.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily management of material handling, shipping, receiving, and data entry.
• Manage layout of stockroom considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.
• Advises employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping materials.
• Maintain and review records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures.
• Schedules work for special and periodic inventories.
• Support and drive continuous process improvement
• Process both customer and vendor returns as required
• Support cycle count program to determine Root Cause and implement Corrective Action for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records.
• Determines and documents work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Works with Buyers to resolve invoicing and receipt issues
• Manage department to planned budget
• Review and coordinates logistics on both import and export of goods with Supply Chain.
• Works closely with Sales/Customer service to support customer orders and requests
• Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.

LOCATION

Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.