Logistics Supervisor
Job in
North Canton, Stark County, Ohio, 44720, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Powell Industries
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Management
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, General Management, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
Shipping And Receiving Manager
Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing Shipping and Receiving Clerks, Logistics Coordinators and Material Handlers within the shipping and receiving departments.
- Identify requirements for proper documentation for customs on international shipments.
- Provide leadership in on-going cost reduction and continuous improvement programs.
- Develop, implement and execute logistics sourcing strategies, practices and procedures in alignment with business unit leaders.
- Develop and implement negotiation strategies for logistic services; including, but not limited to all types of inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, crating/packaging, freight bill auditing.
- Works closely with internal stakeholders to establish correct Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
- Develops and is accountable for budget/standard cost for quarterly/annual operating and long range planning.
- Provide for the evaluation of supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and procurement analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, price and service.
- Manages shipping schedule and oversees incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
- Coordinates with Engineering, Project Management and Manufacturing departments for advanced identification of shipments with special requirements for permits, routes and equipment.
- Manage all facets or material receivables and stock room activities.
- Ensures employees have proper access to the necessary tools to perform their assigned duties and that the tools are routinely inspected and maintained.
- Create and sustain a safe work environment.
- Delivers supervisory functions including, but not limited to, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years logistics and logistics contract negotiation experience, preferably in the electrical/power component industry.
- Minimum 1 year of proven supervisory experience.
- Expertise in executing Receiving/Inventory Control through Oracle Systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
- Must be able to communicate effectively across multiple cultures and work well in a global team environment.
- Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated capability in managing team activities.
- Strong planning/project management skills
Working & Environmental Conditions
Physical Requirements
- Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
- Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
- Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
- Walking up to 300 feet frequently and standing continuously throughout the shift with short periods of sitting.
- Job Identification 7337
- Job Category Administration
- Posting Date 06/26/2026, 11:39 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift 1st Shift
- Locations 8967 Pleasant wood Ave. NW, North Canton, OH, 44720, US
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