Supv, Logistics

Performance Food Group (New); Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to support daily inbound transportation in a foodservice operation. You will coordinate with carriers and internal teams, drive continuous improvement, and supervise a team to meet service and cost targets.

You will monitor freight movement, analyze metrics, and implement action plans to improve efficiency while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 1-3 years procurement, logistics, warehouse and/or administrative experience.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates, including leading, training, and coaching to meet performance, safety and quality goals.
• Supports monitoring and optimization of freight movement, carrier performance and route schedules.
• Analyzes logistics metrics and develops action plans to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels across operations.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards, DOT regulations, and applicable laws.
• Supports freight invoice processing and data integrity in freight systems; prepares leadership reports.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Training

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Tools

TMS

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily inbound transportation. This role supports a team of logistics personnel, coordinates with internal departments and external carriers, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer service and operational objectives for a food service operation.

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: leading, training, coaching, to achieve performance, safety and quality goals.


• Supports the monitoring and optimization of freight movement, carrier performance and route schedules.


• In partnership with Logistics Manager support the analysis of logistics metrics and support developing action plans to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels. Work with internal operations, operating companies and multi-unit teams to grow logistics programs.


• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, DOT regulations, and applicable laws


• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction. Prepare and present reporting, as required, to leadership.


• Support the investigation of Freight Claims, Overages, Shortages and Damage (OS&D): Processing, Investigating, Documenting, Filing, as necessary.


• Supervise and support the correct and timely updating freight system data files; carrier rates, supplier information, Operating Company direct Bill back, Emergency Transfers, Release #, etc.


• Support the manager in freight invoice payment processing; auditing, validation, tracking, entering & submitting carrier invoices.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience:

• Associate's Degree or 1 - 3 years of procurement, logistics, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area.


• Experience with transportation management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Business management, procurement or related area.

Preferred Experience:

• 4 - 6 years of procurement, logistics, and warehouse experience within foodservice industry.


• Supervisory experience.

Preferred Professional Certification(s):

• APICS, CSCP, CLTD or similar.


• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.