Supply Chain Supervisor

Work setting

• Transportation
• Freight forwarding
• Warehouse

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Resolve work related problems
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Dispatchers and radio operators
• Purchasing and inventory clerks
• Shippers and receivers
• Storekeepers and parts clerks

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized