WHSmith North America ยท 3 weeks ago
Shipping Supervisor
Responsibilities
Ensures all outbound cartons are shipped per WHSmith procedures and fragile items re-packed as necessary for safe transport
Assists Operations Manager as needed with analyzing shipping costs and trends
Coordinates activities of associates assigned to the shipping department to maximize DC productivity
Reports training/productivity issues immediately to Operations Manager
Report any DC Associate issues to Operations Manager promptly
Ensures Hazmat/liquor shipments are shipped according to carrier guidelines and requirements
Ensures international shipments meet carrier, US and recipient country customs requirements and are properly documented including NAFTA forms when applicable
Ensures customer sales and customer returns are processed/shipped within 2 business days of receipt
Tracks all outbound packages and LTL freight shipments ensuring delivery. Advises recipients and DC Operations of delays. Submits requests for refunds to carriers on service time failures or damages and submits appropriate claim paperwork when necessary
Provides outer market stores with comprehensive shipping instructions and offers assistance with training when needed or upon request
Maintains log in credentials for UPS Campus Ship for outer market stores
Ensures WHSmith shipping systems are up to date with current UPS shipping applications and software and keeps UPS address books current
Ensures associates assigned to the shipping department are properly trained and consistently follow WHSmith shipping procedures and DC policies and procedures
Consistently communicates any store, customer, vendor or carrier issues to Operations Manager
Communicates effectively other department supervisors to ensure scheduled store shipping cartons are cleared from the lanes and shipped in APTOS WMS system including cross dock orders
Conducts outbound product carton QC checks as directed
Ensures that the shipping department is kept clean, organized and in accordance with WHSmith Safety standards
Notifies Operations Manager of any apparent damage to the DC, shipping/receiving docks or WHSmith assets. Assists in investigations as requested
Maintains confidentiality of company sources and information
Supervisory duties; hiring, firing, performance management and coaching of departmental staff
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
1+ years of distribution center or shipping and receiving experience
Knowledge of hand held terminal (HHT) applications
Pass certification training and yearly re-certification on sit down lift trucks and order pickers
Safely operate other DC equipment such as pallet jacks, rental scissor lifts, hand trucks
1+ years of supervisory or team leader experience
Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and people skills
Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
Ability to multi task and problem solve
Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing required
Overtime and weekend work may be required
Company
WHSmith North America
About WHSmith North America WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-10-17Acquired
2008-01-01Private Equity
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