Logistics Supervisor

MAIN PURPOSE

The Logistics Supervisor oversees warehousing operations, as well as the shipping and receiving processes.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize warehouse inventory with section chart and row count
• Record daily figures to compile month-end reports and responsible for inventory accuracy and reporting
• Schedule pickup, deliveries and repairs for vendors to ensure smooth operating warehouse (i.e. waste, fuel, forklift, equipment etc.)
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely receipt, ascertain any damages and verify correct quantity
• Keep invoicing up-to-date
• Update records and report on a regular basis
• Data analysis: Synthesize data and analyse trends to support Plant Manager
• Make periodical freight tenders (at least every 2nd year) together with purchasing
• Optimize transport capacity utilization
• Reduce transport losses due to express deliveries, not full return freights,…
• Secondary packaging management
• Standardize and optimize secondary packaging follow up (increasing cycle times and speed, continuous follow-up of multi-usage packaging material flow to and from the customer to the ALPLA plants)
• Use correct packaging concerning total cost of ownership (handling, storage, purchasing price, rotations, transport, quality)
• Identify areas of improvement within logistics at ALPLA and continuously search for solutions and optimizations in collaboration with Corporate Logistics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in related field
• Min. 5 years of experience in Warehousing / Logistics
• Proven track of leading a team
• Certified forklift driver and/or trainer
• Profound computer skills
• Excellent numerical and organizational skills
• Knowledge in using specific Logistics systems
• Safety awareness and quality consciousness