Logistics Supervisor

Company Description

PB Leiner is one of the world’s leading producers of high quality gelatins and collagen peptides. We supply a growing market in food, pharma, health nutrition and technical applications. In all our efforts, we strive to be The Clear Solution for our customers. We spot and exploit opportunities, and try to anticipate future trends for them. We pursue outstanding quality and choice, as well as smooth delivery. We have a global presence in terms of both our plants and sales support, and count approximately 1,100 collaborators worldwide. PB Leiner is part of Tessenderlo Group.

Job Description

Develops, implements and monitors logistics activities required for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of finished products to and from PB Leiner USA. This position handles foreign and domestic logistics, external inventories, and distribution to achieve Delivered in Full on Time (DIFOT) objectives in a cost effective manner through strategic planning and supplier alliances.

Key Result Areas

Ensure DIFOT to internal and external customers

Evaluate cost effective transportation and shipping expenditures, both foreign and domestic

Assist with annual budgeting of transportation and warehousing costs

Coordinate logistics and distribution for PB Leiner USA, several outside warehouses, and all exports and imports

Ensure appropriate stock at outside warehouses based on customer sales forecasts

Supervise shipping documentation, both domestic and export shipments, according to ISO procedures

Supervise invoicing procedures and accuracy, both foreign and domestic

Accountable for customer complaints and corrective actions relating to logistics and distribution

Analyze DIFOT performance of carriers relating to damages and customer service, then reacts appropriately

Supervise staff of Logistics specialists, accountable for product tracking, route analysis and re-routing recommendations

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in logistics or supply chain management with 5 to 8 years experience.

Additional Information

Knowledge recommended

All facets of supply chain management including transportation, warehousing and distribution

Knowledge of manufacturing environment and related quality control

Knowledge of C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)

Import/Export Compliance Managers certificate a plus

Security Chain Management

Knowledge associated with government regulatory compliance issues relating to FDA and USDA

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point

SAP knowledge