Logistics Supervisor

Company: ESKA USA BV
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Logistics Supervisor
The Logistics Supervisor coordinates the movement of materials between the port, customs, our warehouse, transportation brokers, and our customers, and supervises the team handling the incoming and outgoing shipments.

About Eska - Eska is an international manufacturer of solid board, headquartered in the Netherlands, shipping to 85% of the world. Eska is committed to sustainability, low- to zero-waste production processes, and carbon neutrality. We produce recycled, solid board used in products like puzzles, game boards, books, and luxury packaging. Most Americans have Eska solid board in their home without ever knowing it.

Eska USA is the largest subsidiary, servicing North America with a culturally diverse team of 45 people. Our facility in Chesapeake VA imports, stores, converts, and ships more than 100,000 pallets of solid board per year. The average tenure of our team is 7.8 years. With a competitive employment package, Eska offers European values in a North American facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Logistics Supervisor

• Primary point of contact between Eska, customs, and transportation brokers
  
• Books loads and creates rest deliveries when needed
  
• Negotiates pricing and ensures Eska is not overcharged for lanes
  
• Monitors bobtails and late containers
  
• Maintains inventory records with a key role in the inventory process
  
• First point of contact for the shipping & receiving team
  
• Creates, maintains, and enforces the execution of standard operating procedures
  
• Establishes daily activities of the Shipping & Receiving Department
  
• Supervision of 11 shipping & receiving personnel, including playing a key role in the hiring process, training & development, scheduling & payrollThe successful candidate for Logistics Supervisor possesses the following skills and characteristics:
  
  • Proven attention to detail
    
  • Demonstrated pricing and negotiation experience with brokers
    
  • Prior employment in a fast-paced, deadline-driven industry
    
  • Commitment to customer service
    
  • Able to provide examples of taking the initiative and/or being a self-starter
    
  • Asks questions of stakeholders to improve processes
    
  • Critical thinking skills with a track record of providing solutions for customers
    
  • Employee engagement including direction and oversightMinimum Requirements
    
    • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five or more years of experience as a logistics and/or supply chain professional
      
    • Excellent customer service skills
      
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
      
    • Prior experience leading and directing a team
      
    • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
      

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