Logistics Supervisor

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North Canton, OH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Greentech • Hardware • Energy
The Role
Supervise shipping, receiving, logistics coordinators and material handlers; manage inbound/outbound transportation, warehousing, customs documentation, ECCN/HTS classification, and freight bill auditing. Develop logistics sourcing, negotiation strategies, budgets, and supplier evaluations while coordinating with Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing. Lead continuous improvement, safety, and staff management including hiring and performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Essential Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing Shipping and Receiving Clerks, Logistics Coordinators and Material
Handlers within the shipping and receiving departments.
• Identify requirements for proper documentation for customs on international shipments
• Provide leadership in on-going cost reduction and continuous improvement programs.
• Develop, implement and execute logistics sourcing strategies, practices and procedures in
alignment with business unit leaders.
• Develop and implement negotiation strategies for logistic services; including, but not limited to all
types of inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, crating/packaging, freight bill
auditing
• Works closely with internal stakeholders to establish correct Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
• Develops and is accountable for budget/standard cost for quarterly/annual operating and long
range planning.
• Provide for the evaluation of supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and procurement
analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, price and
service.
• Manages shipping schedule and oversees incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Coordinates with Engineering, Project Management and Manufacturing departments for advanced
identification of shipments with special requirements for permits, routes and equipment.
• Identify requirements for proper documentation for customs for international shipments
• Manage all facets or material receivables and stock room activities.
• Ensures employees have proper access to the necessary tools to perform their assigned duties
and that the tools are routinely inspected and maintained.
• Create and sustain a safe work environment.
• Delivers supervisory functions including, but not limited to, talent acquisition, performance
management, and employee relations.


Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years logistics and logistics contract negotiation experience, preferably in the
electrical/power component industry.
• Minimum 1 year of proven supervisory experience
• Expertise in executing Receiving/Inventory Control through Oracle Systems


Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Oracle


Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
• Must be able to communicate effectively across multiple cultures and work well in a global Team
environment.
• Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships
• Demonstrated capability in managing team activities
• Strong planning/project management skills


Working & Environmental Conditions
Physical Requirements
Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching,
ascending or descending stairs.
Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a
repetitive manner continuously.
Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
Walking up to 300 feet frequently and standing continuously throughout the shift with short periods of
sitting.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 5 years logistics and logistics contract negotiation experience
  • Experience in the electrical/power component industry
  • Minimum 1 year of proven supervisory experience
  • Expertise in executing Receiving/Inventory Control through Oracle Systems
  • Experience with Oracle
  • Knowledge of customs documentation and international shipping requirements, including ECCN and HTS classification
  • Ability to communicate effectively across multiple cultures and work well in a global team environment
  • Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to develop effective working relationships and manage team activities
  • Strong planning and project management skills
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The Company
HQ: Houston, Texas
2,758 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

Powell is hiring! - Powell is dedicated to improving people’s lives by providing reliable power distribution systems in every market we serve. From industrial to renewables we play a part in providing communities across the globe access to electricity, Powell takes pride in listening to our customers, understanding their needs, and proposing innovative and cost-efficient solutions. As a global manufacturer, we utilize our Core Values: Customer First, Respect for our Employees, Continuous Improvement and “Can-Do” Attitude, to solve our customers’ toughest problems. At Powell, we believe in being a partner to our customers by providing innovative engineered electrical power solutions and services. Our offerings include: low & medium voltage electrical distribution packages, electrical and valve servicing, and a wide number of automation systems to increase the overall safety of your system. Be sure to follow us for updates & to visit our website for more information: powellind.com An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

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