Expeditors
Logistics
DistributionSupervisor
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“Distribution Supervisor at Expeditors. Skills: Operational execution, Team development, Process improvement. Lead team to achieve operational execution. Develop reliable team infrastructure”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve expected results; Departments above 90%; Employee satisfaction above 90%; Timely performance reviews; Timely one on ones; Complete 52 hour training; Complete mandatory training timely; Freight arrival logged within 2 hours; Arrive to Reconcile - 24 hours; Reconcile to Put Away - 24 hours; Requested Ship to Actual Ship - 48 hours; Cycle Count Accuracy at 95 or above; MAS event codes entered timely; MAS event codes entered accurately; Data Integrity ensured; Accurate timing reports; Freight arrived to Entrada Log – 2 Hrs; Work order ready to load complete – 2 Hours
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-3 years distribution services experience, 2-3 years supervisory experience, English and Spanish fluency
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
What You'll Do.
Lead team to achieve operational execution
Develop reliable team infrastructure
Develop technical expertise
Develop knowledgeable personnel
Contribute to efficiency
Contribute to profitability
Drive district excellence
Drive department excellence
Ensure timely performance reviews
Ensure timely one on ones
Ensure training completion
Ensure mandatory training completion
Log freight arrival timely
Reconcile freight timely
Put away freight timely
Ensure cycle count accuracy
Enter MAS event codes timely
Ensure data integrity
Exemplify company culture
Teach company culture
Follow critical success factors
Ensure operation is staffed
Ensure operation is structured
Ensure operation is organized
Ensure needs and tools are available
Engage with team members daily
Conduct check-in meetings regularly
Provide ongoing feedback
Support other branches
Build cross-functional relationships
Ensure company controls compliance
Ensure company policies compliance
Ensure company procedures compliance
Ensure company processes compliance
Ensure daily huddle meetings take place
Ensure supervisor meetings weekly
Support employee satisfaction initiatives
Design distribution structure
Establish distribution structure
Supervise service execution
Monitor service execution
Monitor performance daily
Monitor performance weekly
Monitor performance monthly
Resolve performance issues
Map department process flow
Improve process efficiency
Participate in system optimization
Participate in tool optimization
Improve service efficiency
Improve service productivity
Improve service quality
Understand client specific instructions
Maintain SOPs updated
Ensure proper use of systems
Ensure proper use of tools
Resolve discrepancies from root cause
Trend discrepancy root causes
Implement necessary training
Ensure correspondence is maintained
Develop relationships with customers
Identify customer needs
Sell tailored services
Provide value-added services
Participate in customer visits
Participate in customer calls
Document customer interactions
Prepare customer presentations
Prepare customer updates
Comply with credit policy
Monitor Daily Branch Revenue report
Identify errors timely
Correct errors timely
Inform Health and Safety representative
Report unsafe conditions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional relationships; Team spirit; Cohesiveness
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Presentations
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Scope of Position Department Supervisor leads the team to achieving flawless operational execution, developing a strong and reliable team infrastructure, technical expertise, knowledgeable and promotable personnel while constantly contributing to efficiency, profitability and growth supporting our Vision and Mission statement, making our promise real to all our employees and customers. Key Deliverables Proactively monitor the following key metrics to achieve the expected results: Drive District and Department Excellence: All categories and departments above 90%, including: * Employee Satisfaction * Timely & Valuable Performance Reviews every 12 months. * Timely one on one for all employees * All team members to complete 52 hour training per year (4.33 per month). * All team members to complete all mandatory training timely. * Operation Efficiency * Freight Arrival logged within 2 hours of arrival. * Arrive to Reconcile - 24 hours * Reconcile to Put Away - 24 hours. * Requested Ship to Actual Ship - 48 hours. * Cycle Count Accuracy - Accuracy at 95 or above. * All required MAS event codes are entered timely and also accurately to ensure Data * Integrity and a
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