Central Supply Supervisor jobs in Manhattan, KS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the dispatch of resources based on operational demands and scheduling requirements.
• Oversee the daily activities of Steel and Pipe Supply's dedicated fleet to move inbound and outbound loads in the most efficient manner.
• Serve as the central point of communication between field teams, drivers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Implement emergency response plans to address unforeseen challenges.
• Utilize dispatch systems and software to track and manage resources.
• Contact common carriers for inbound and outbound loads as required to satisfy special requests from Purchase or Sales.
• Audit freight bills.
• Create shipments as needed.

PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Majority of the time will be spent in an office.
• Minimal travel.
• Fast-paced, moderately stressful, constantly changing day-to-day work environment.
• Continuous communication with different departments and our transportation network.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND, COMPETENCIES, & EXPERTISE

• Previous experience within a shipping department.
• Good transportation knowledge.
• Interpersonal relationships
• Proven communication skills.
• Accountability
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Making good decisions based on all available information.
• Knowledge of Hours of Service.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to thrive in a work environment that calls for frequent interaction in a fast-paced environment that may at times prove stressful.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND, COMPETENCIES, & EXPERIENCE

• Previous dispatching experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Knowledge of the steel/metals industry.
• Flatbed operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain or equivalent work experience.

Pay and Benefits

Starting pay depending on experience.

Annual holiday bonus based on company performance.

401k retirement contribution matching - 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages.

Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family.

Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy.

Company covers 100% of the cost of short and long-term disability insurance.

Children of long-term employees can apply for college scholarships.

Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)

One-week paid vacation after 6 months of service.

Two weeks paid vacation after one year of service.

What is Steel and Pipe Supply?

Steel and Pipe Supply buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products like farm equipment, powerline towers, storage tanks, frames for stadiums and more.  In addition to storing steel, some of our service centers process it - cut, bend, decoil, etc. - to make life easy for our customers.  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  EEO/AA Minorities/Female, Disability/Veterans