Bargain Hunt Looking for Transportation – Logistics Supervisor at Nashville TN Full Time

The most exciting thing about Bargain Hunt is our growth!

Reports to: Transportation Operations Manager

Pay Class: Full-time Pay Type: Salary (Exempt)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Logistics Supervisor is to provide leadership within the logistics team to ensure our people are equipped for success; making sure we are efficient, profitable, and providing the highest level of service to our stores. Driving results by collaborating within the logistics department and cross-functionally with Store Operations, Warehouse Operations, Marketing, Accounting, Allocation, Human Resources.

Retail Freight 70%:

• Responsible for developing the weekly store delivery schedule, Optimizing Ship Plan

• Primary contact for the retail network i.e. District Leaders, Store Ops Leaders

• Work closely with our Dedicated fleet provider to address average unload times at stores

• Create and implement processes to improve unload and load times at stores and vendor locations

• Visit stores as needed to ensure our dedicated fleet is adhering to all policies and procedures set forth by Bargain Hunt

• Manage all new store openings to ensure the freight arrives accurately and on time

• Responsible for monitoring and managing all fleet tenders and coordinating backhaul opportunities in addition to managing store sweep requests.

• Work closely with the Outbound team to ensure daily operational flow.

• Responsible for formulating plans to maximize cube per load on store deliveries.

• Develop and maintain relationships with partner carriers to ensure we have adequate coverage throughout the year.

• Create scorecards to monitor carrier performance to ensure Bargain Hunt is receiving acceptable service levels from our carriers.

Inbound Freight 30%:

• Serve as a first line of management escalation for Logistics Team.

• Oversee the scheduling of all inbound freight

• Manage and monitor all open purchase orders to ensure freight is routed timely and accordingly

• Work closely with the merchandising team to improve and maintain a daily inbound flow

• Provide daily inbound visibility to the warehouse and other internal customers

• Serve as a TMS super-user and ensure transportation data integrity

• Identify and implement transportation network optimization opportunities

• Assists and train the logistics team and others within the company on the use of the TMS

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver continuous service and cost improvements through adherence to organizational KPI’s in collaboration with Logistics Management

• Manage and evaluate direct reports, setting goals that are measurable and attainable, providing feedback and direction to the functional areas by completing performance evaluations; assist in developing transportation coordinators to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned tasks

• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned by leadership

Job Specifications

• Skillful communicator with ability to communicate issues in an easily understood manner.

• Strong coaching skills, people first mentality

• Prior demonstrated people leadership experience.

• Takes initiative to drive results.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and effectively deal with ambiguity

• Previous track record of optimizing logistics operations.

• Mercury Gate or other TMS experience required.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required

• Minimum of 1-2 years logistics, supply chain, transportation experience or a similar working environment.

ADA -Bargain Hunt will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americas with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Bargain Hunt is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Bargain Hunt also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please advise Human Resources.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $68,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $72,000.00

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• Antioch, Nashville, TN 37013, USA