Job Summary/Objective
UDA is seeking a detail oriented, communication loving, scheduling pro to join our transportation team as Logistics Supervisor.
The logistics supervisor is responsible for managing inventory, coordinating maintenance scheduling, supervising a team of mechanics, and overseeing accounts payable (A/P) data entry for all department related invoices for UDA Transportation. This role ensures efficient daily operation, maintains equipment readiness, and supports administrative and financial processes.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Educate, train, and develop 3rd-party contract carriers on the use of equipment and technology used for route management
- Lead, supervise, and support team of mechanics
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of parts, tools, and equipment
- Ensure accurate entry and processing of all departmental invoices and maintain effective communication with vendors regarding orders and invoicing
- Ensure regular maintenance is tracked, scheduled, and completed by transportation mechanics
- Monitor expenses related to maintenance, inventory, and transportation operations
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency
- Accurately manage and report contract carrier fuel logs for accounting purposes
- Maintain knowledge of DOT regulations, traffic, state, and federal laws
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Requirements
☒None ☐ Minimal ☐ Moderate ☐ High
Qualifications:
General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully:
- Ability to regularly work on weekends/after hours if required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills
- Comfortable with initiating professional and informative conversations, both over the phone and in-person
- Basic clerical, typing, telephone, and data entry experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
- Ability to seamlessly multi-task and manage multiple project and tasks
- Strong customer service experience
- Prior experience with transportation logistics is a plus
Experience: (required)
- One (1) year of experience in administrative or clerical environment
- Two (2-3) years of logistics supervisor experience
Education/Certifications: High School Diploma, GED, or prior relevant work experience
Required
Preferred
Education (degree/certifications)
High school diploma or equivalent education
Work Environment & Demands
Physical and environmental demands for this position are indicated below: (check all that are applicable)
Physical Demands:
☒Sitting for limited periods of time
☒Standing and walking for extended periods of time
☒Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
☒Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
☒Ability to climb stairs
☒Some lifting, up to 25 pounds
Environment:
☒Office environment
☒Able to work 12-hour shifts/ Weekends as-needed
☐Other (please specify)
Skills Required
- One year of experience in administrative or clerical environment
- Two to three years of logistics supervisor experience
- High School Diploma or GED
What We Do
United Dairymen of Arizona is a cooperative of Arizona dairy families that processes and markets milk and dairy products, operating a large processing plant in Tempe. The cooperative emphasizes sustainability and member support, producing a wide range of high-quality ingredients for the food, beverage, and nutrition industries.
