Logistics Supervisor

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Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

Furniture

A Leader in the Upholstered Furniture Industry

In our Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in upholstered furniture, including recliner mechanisms, seating support systems, and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing, product development, distribution and sales, we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.

Workplace Furniture Solutions

Leggett & Platt is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanism. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products.

Learn more about Furniture components: Furniture

Learn more about Work Furniture: Work Furniture

POSITION SUMMARY

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various logistics functions, including customer service, planning/scheduling, warehouse management, import-export control, ERP systems, supply chain improve-ment, on-time delivery, shipment tracking, and cost management. This role ensures efficient and effective logistics operations to support the company's goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day logistics operations, including warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

Order Cycle Coordination: Direct, optimize, and coordinate the full order cycle from order placement to delivery.

Inventory Management: Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency.

Warehouse Management: Arrange warehouse layout, catalog goods, plan routes, and process shipments.

Problem Resolution: Resolve any arising problems or complaints related to logistics and customer service

Team Supervision: Supervise, coach, and train warehouse workforce to meet productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets.

Performance Metrics: Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ISO requirement.

Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for logistics operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Technology Integration: Implement and utilize logistics IT systems to optimize procedures.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with logistics operations.

Sustainability Initiatives: Promote sustainable practices within the logistics framework.

Vendor Management: Evaluate and select transportation carriers and third-party logistics providers.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Safety Protocols:

- Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.

- Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions.

Employee Engagement:

- Foster a positive work environment and address employee concerns.

- Promote teamwork and collaboration among employees.

Reporting: Prepare and present logistics performance reports to senior management.

Data Analysis: Analyze logistics data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

Team Leadership:

- Motivate and inspire the production team to achieve high performance.

- Recognize and reward outstanding contributions and achievements.

Conflict Resolution:

- Address and resolve conflicts within the team promptly.

- Promote a harmonious and productive work environment.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.

- Proven working experience as a Logistics Supervisor with a successful track record in distribution and logistics management.

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in logistics management.

- Proven experience in managing teams and leading logistics operations.

- Experience in managing logistics projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation, is beneficial.

- Experience in international logistics and understanding global supply chain dynamics can be a significant asset.

 -Experience in logistics management, with exposure to various areas such as warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

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Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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