Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

• Manages and schedules all outbound and inbound loads and coordinates with sales and production

• Coordinates proper loading and shipping orders with S/R personnel

• Sets up all loads to be shipped by common carrier with outside freight companies

• Makes sure the inbound product is stored properly

• Determines mode of transportation and selects the appropriate carrier

• Negotiates rates for transportation services

• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with the customer receiving times

• Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations and procedures

• Establishes delivery / receiving appointments and loading times for each carrier

• Manages internal UFP equipment and drivers

• Answers questions and resolves supplier and customer problems regarding transportation issues

• Documents any shortage on orders, investigate reasons for occurrence, and informs carrier of shortage to get compensation or to resolve an issue with the customer with assistance of sales

• Audits and approves freight bills for payment

• Files claims for any loss or damage on inventory and notifies plant management

• Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders

• Prepares various reports and correspondence as required

• Manages data on the data system

• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Production Manager or equivalent

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP's organization, culture, and product lines

• Skills and abilities