Transportation Supervisor - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to coordinate liaison activities across Transportation, Operations, carriers, vendors and customers. You will lead transportation staff, train and evaluate performance, and handle hiring recommendations as needed.

The role involves routing, planning, tracking orders and resolving carrier performance issues, while providing timely updates to customers and internal teams. Strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of transportation or supply chain experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications with the ability to create complex formulas in Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison for Transportation, Operations, carriers, vendors and customers.
• Lead and supervise transportation staff, including training and evaluating employee performance.
• Recommend or initiate hiring, promotions, transfers or disciplinary actions.
• Perform the routing, planning, updating and/or tracking duties of orders and shipments.
• Complete the analysis and resolution of carrier performance and compliance issues.
• Track and trace shipments for customers to ensure on-time, accurate and satisfactory deliveries; provide updates as needed.
• Investigate and resolve issues submitted by customers, carriers and/or clients; provide follow-up and reporting as required.
• Correctly maintain and generate required reports; properly process, audit and file various documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift & Schedule

1st Shift, Sunday - Wednesday, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Pay and Benefits

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison for Transportation, Operations, carriers, vendors and customers
• Lead and supervise transportation staff, including training and evaluating employee performance
• Recommend or initiate hiring, promotions, transfers or disciplinary actions
• Perform the routing, planning, updating and/or tracking duties of orders and shipments
• Complete the analysis and resolution of carrier performance and compliance issues
• Track and trace shipments for customers to ensure on-time, accurate and satisfactory deliveries; provide updates as needed
• Investigate and resolve issues submitted by customers, carriers and/or clients; provide follow-up and reporting as required
• Correctly maintain and generate required reports; properly process, audit and file various documentation

Qualifications

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 2 years of transportation or supply chain experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications with the ability to create complex formulas in Excel

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with experience effectively supervising, coaching and influencing employees

Physical Demands

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 25 lbs.
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments

Compliance and Policies

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.