Supervisor, Logistics Operations

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company contribution

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi in Grand Island is seeking a Supervisor, Logistics Operations to lead warehouse and logistics execution. You will ensure compliant, efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, and on-time fulfillment across the supply chain.

Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and carriers; drive continuous improvement and ensure cGMP compliance and safety at the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 5+ years in distribution.
• Experience managing multiple warehouse management processes in a multi-site environment; SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and team-building skills; problem-solving encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inventory control for finished products, API chemicals, and supplies including cycle count, replenishment, and discrepancy reporting.
• Coordinates warehouse outbound and receiving operations to ensure timely deliveries to DCs and production.
• Ensure timely receipt, processing, and distribution of manufacturing materials, APIs, components.
• Oversee transportation scheduling and coordination with carriers, DCs, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Direct and supervise Warehouse Operations Planners responsible for shipment planning and inventory transactions.
• Direct and supervise Label Control operations ensuring availability of secondary materials.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team building

Proactive & results driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Logistics Operations leads warehouse and logistics execution supporting the Grand Island manufacturing site, ensuring the compliant, efficient, and uninterrupted flow of materials, inventory, and finished goods throughout the supply chain. The role is accountable for inventory accuracy, material traceability, warehouse compliance, transportation coordination, and label control operations in support of manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements.

Provides leadership to logistics and warehouse planning personnel, establishes operational priorities, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures adherence to cGMP, safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Through collaboration with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Transportation Providers, and Materials Management, the role ensures reliable product flow and on-time fulfillment while supporting site operational objectives.

Salary Range: $73,614-$103,000 annually + 6% annual bonus

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the inventory control activities for all finished products, API Chemicals, and manufacturing supplies including, but not limited to glass vials, stoppers, seals, printed labels, and consumables. This includes oversight of the cycle count program, accuracy levels, internal and external replenishment, and discrepancy reconciliation and reporting.
• Coordinates the activities of the warehouse personnel involved in the outbound and receiving operations. This includes overseeing workflows and levels of activity to ensure finished product is delivered to the DCs, and chemicals and supplies are delivered to production in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Ensure timely receipt, processing, and distribution of manufacturing materials, APIs, components
• Oversee transportation scheduling and coordination with carriers, distribution centers, contract manufacturers, and suppliers
• Direct and supervise Warehouse Operations Planners responsible for shipment planning, inventory transactions, and logistics coordination
• Direct and supervise Label Control operations, ensuring consistent availability of secondary materials for production need
• Recruiting and retaining talent.
• Promotes, plans, initiates, and implements continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained for the functions they are performing and to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Initiates, and maintains, Standard Operating Procedures to ensure cGMP compliance associated with all warehouse activities.
• Collaborates with a variety of functions including quality assurance, finance, customer service, suppliers, Buyers, and organizations providing finished products and manufacturing supplies and ingredients to the facility.
• Oversees employee relations including the handling of inquiries, issue resolution, performance appraisals, and employee counseling.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities performed by any outside contract warehouse or distribution operation.
• Supervise the execution of the project(s).
• Act as the System Administrator for all Warehouse Management solutions.
• Collaborate and coordinate the various internal (engineering, IT, Qualification, etc.) and external teams (vendors).
• Identifies system related processes to improve inventory movement and lead such efforts.
• Collaborate with other department management to maintain efficient product flow to and from the production environments and warehousing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field. Minimum of five (5) years experience in a distribution environment
• Must have proven experience managing multiple warehouse management processes ideally in a multi-site environment
• Must possess strong analytical, leadership, and team building skills.
• Proactive and results driven.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) as well as warehouse management systems.
• Must possess excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Suite of products.
• Prior experience working in an FDA regulated environment is a plus.
• Must demonstrate proficient working knowledge of Good Warehouse procedures and practices and general supply chain processes.
• Must exhibit productive work results in all assigned duties.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental andvision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution,and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanentemployment arrangement. All employment is at-will, meaning both the employeeand Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.