Supply Chain Logistics Supervisor

Supply Chain Logistics Supervisor

Supply Chain Logistics Supervisor
IMCD US currently has an opening for a Supply Chain Logistics Supervisor who will support a team of Logistics Analysts overseeing domestic and international shipping and the movement of material throughout our US distribution network. This role supports the overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistics network and operations. This role is based in our Corporate Headquarters in Westlake, Ohio.

COMPANY BACKGROUND  
IMCD US is a leading national distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the Industrial and Life Science markets. Founded upon a strategy of providing the highest level of trust, integrity and transparency to its customers and supplier partners, IMCD US has delivered consistent growth since its inception by leveraging the industry expertise of its employees and partners to deliver innovative solutions which create value for its customers.  

As part of IMCD Group N.V. (worldwide sales of € 3.4 billion), IMCD US is part of a leading global company in the sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Representing major global producers, the Company’s sales professionals are market-focused, technical experts who offer solutions for customers’ problems utilizing its comprehensive and complementary product portfolio. IMCD provides their partners with optimum, tailored solutions for multi-territory distribution management throughout EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.  

The right candidate will create logistics metrics and monitor performance, identify opportunities to streamline operations and develop strategies to optimize transfers and movement of material to drive business results. This role partners cross-functionally.
The Logistics Supervisor will play a key role in the overall performance of our Logistics organization. This role will actively manage and coordinate the daily Logistics activities and escalations for principal and commercial support such as shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Will be responsible for maintaining and improving logistics reliability and carrier on time performance. Will support company goals including on-time delivery and monthly revenue targets. The role will act as a direct manager and coach to our Logistics support team ensuring support for our internal commercial team which interfaces with our external Principal and Customer community. Reporting directly to the National Warehouse & Logistics Manager for the IMCD US organization.
IMCD US is interested in candidates who have a proven track record of information seeking, analytical skills, sound decision making, and solution-orientation. The right candidate will collaborate across functions to proactively address and resolve operational issues affecting transportation and delivery of material. This candidate understands the core business processes and systems needed to efficiently achieve results. This person suggests new ways of solving problems and overcoming obstacles; defines problems and takes the time to collect and analyze data before proposing actions against them. Further, this individual will address consumer/customer needs in an effective, timely and creative way.

This role is a hands-on role that both owns and performs the work required to support our Logistics Team and broader organization. Critical in executing our strategic growth plan, providing high touch internal customer support, and supporting end-to-end Supply Chain functional excellence and process improvement, this role presents a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set. The ideal candidate will have experience improving logistics performance combined with strong analytical and statistical capabilities to look for trends and opportunities for improvement. The ability to use data to track orders and shipments, sales trends, demand and any weaknesses and inefficiencies is also an important essential function of this role. The soft skills to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers, customers, and team members, as well as having attention to detail to understand the business and the environment in which it operates, is imperative for the right candidate. The role entails cross-functional collaboration, solution-oriented focus, and an affinity for analytics, while having a strength in execution.

Skills:
Successful candidates will be responsible to:
Work directly with the National Warehouse & Logistics Manager and the National Supply Chain Manager on quarterly and annual initiatives to improve logistics performance.
Analyze current logistics network and partnerships to identify areas for consolidation and optimization to improve network effectiveness and performance.
Develop clear project plans and timelines, lead teams to complete projects on time and delegate effectively to ensure tasks are addressed.
Continuously improve processes through the implementation of tools and techniques that measure and deliver quality, cost, and service gains.
Plan, manage, schedule, and execute activities pertaining to daily shipments from all Principals and warehouses to meet on time deliveries.
Coordinate activities related to material transfers between Principals and warehouses.
Needs Action Language that drives a deliverable on customer requirements and customer service within all areas of responsibility to meet and exceed customer’s expectations.
Develop individualized development plans for direct reports to promote growth.
Conduct effective quarterly performance reviews with direct reports and addresses personnel issues, as needed, by utilizing written warning and PIP process.
Provides ongoing coaching and development of team members and coordinate training for new hires and for continuing advancement of current staff.
Maintain a safe working environment.


Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business)
Five years of Distribution, Operations or Logistics experience.
Prior experience leading and coaching a team.
Strong PC skills in word processing, spreadsheet analysis; MRP planning and scheduling.
Strong organizational, communication and time management skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
Ability to perform detailed analyses and problem solving.
Deadline-driven, detail oriented, conscientious, and able to multitask.
Communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including senior management.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Able to identify, analyze and solve relevant business problems in a timely manner.
Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced work environment, manage competing demands and deal with potential changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy and, at the same time, comfortable following instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
Able to read and write the English language sufficiently to understand, articulate and create effective and error free instructions and communications. 
Flexible to work an occasional evening or weekend.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in supply chain or operations management.
ASCM CSCP, CLTD, or CPIM Certification.
Lean or Six Sigma experience.
Experience in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and urgent issues resulting in quick decision making.

Competencies:
Business Acumen.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Customer/Client Focus.
Communication Proficiency.
Teamwork Orientation.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment
This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. 
Must possess the ability to work with constant change, constant pressure to deliver on time and changing priorities, short deadlines and situational conflicts pertaining to job requirements. Positions requires movement throughout facilities for up to eight hours daily, ability to travel if called upon (less than 15%), exposure to various climates and environmental conditions such as rain, heat, cold weather although generally in an indoor climate-controlled environment. Employee will work with multiple tasks at all times and may sit at a desk for periods of time working on computers. There may be some exposure to loud noises from time to time. The individual must be willing to work overtime, weekends and some nights as needed and may be asked to attend meetings before and after normal hours, sometimes out of town and some evening meetings.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed. 

Travel
Some travel is expected for this position up to 5%.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMCD Offers
If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. We’re rooted in chemistry and specialty ingredients – yet operate like a professional services firm. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index.