The Libman Company · 1 day ago
Traffic Supervisor
Urbana-Champaign Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Libman Company is a 4th-generation, family-owned consumer products manufacturer of cleaning tools and other cleaning products. This position will oversee the scheduling and delivery of all shipments for customers and vendors, ensuring a safe and cost-effective on-time shipment and delivery of goods while seeking continuous improvement in processes and policies.
Consumer GoodsHome ServicesManufacturing
Responsibilities
Oversee Direct Reports - Traffic Staff
Verify that internal controls are being followed
Perform periodic audits of the workflow in the department looking for Continued improvement in efficiency and accuracy
Balanced workload and management amongst traffic team members
Prepare, evaluate and maintain employee reviews for direct reports
Resolve employee complaints and problems. Issue discipline, if needed
Ensure that Cross-Training occurs amongst traffic team and Processes are documented for all Traffic Functions
Verify competitive and cost-effective rates are being charged by carriers by:
Third Party Controlled Rates/Lanes
Work collaboratively with Third Party to make sure that freight costs are maintained and/or new rates received to keep freight costs within budgets
Internal Rates/Lanes
Maintain current relations and look for improvement opportunities
Continually search for new carriers to provide service to meet Libman needs
Negotiate prices, FAK rating, and ancillary service contracts
Review Customer and Vendor shipping and receiving routing requirements and implement measures to comply with:
Lead times
Labeling and documentation
Negotiate any issues within agreements that are not achievable (for example: no overhang allowed.)
Resolve all issues related to transportation problems with customer delivery
Partner with other areas to communicate traffic needs:
Work with dock supervisors to schedule shipments within dock capabilities and resources
Work with Production, Order Entry, Marketing or planning on any low or special orders items to achieve customer deadlines or communicate any issues with sales persons
Work with accounting to review, provide documentation to support disputes and create processes to eliminate or reduce customer fines
Participate, implement and be a Subject Matter Expert for traffic related activities within the Warehouse Management, Scanning Solution and ERP Systems
Review and approve freight invoices
Calculate freight costs for new or current customers to assist marketing analyst with customer program cost analysis
Research and understand Harmonized Tariff Codes for Libman goods and services including scheduling and providing documents required by customs in other countries
Possess a detailed knowledge with ability to create and review necessary paperwork required to process shipments within the system(s) domestically and internationally, including but not limited to:
Bills of Lading and Master Bills of Lading
Labels
Pick Tickets and Packing lists
Advance Ship Notifications
Customs Entry Forms
Review KPI’s on a daily basis
Recommend, implement and support Continuous Improvement within the department and the company to improve quality, productivity, safety, efficiency, and cost reduction
Support and assist in creating proactive capacity strategies and Routing Guide requirements
Implement, support and enforce all company policies as related to Traffic and Shipping
Other tasks and special projects as assigned
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the facility through good housekeeping practices
Follow all safety and OSHA guidelines
Qualification
Required
Oversee Direct Reports - Traffic Staff
Verify that internal controls are being followed
Perform periodic audits of the workflow in the department looking for Continued improvement in efficiency and accuracy
Balanced workload and management amongst traffic team members
Prepare, evaluate and maintain employee reviews for direct reports
Resolve employee complaints and problems. Issue discipline, if needed
Ensure that Cross-Training occurs amongst traffic team and Processes are documented for all Traffic Functions
Verify competitive and cost-effective rates are being charged by carriers by Third Party Controlled Rates/Lanes
Work collaboratively with Third Party to make sure that freight costs are maintained and/or new rates received to keep freight costs within budgets
Maintain current relations and look for improvement opportunities
Continually search for new carriers to provide service to meet Libman needs
Negotiate prices, FAK rating, and ancillary service contracts
Review Customer and Vendor shipping and receiving routing requirements and implement measures to comply with lead times, labeling and documentation
Resolve all issues related to transportation problems with customer delivery
Partner with other areas to communicate traffic needs
Work with dock supervisors to schedule shipments within dock capabilities and resources
Work with Production, Order Entry, Marketing or planning on any low or special orders items to achieve customer deadlines or communicate any issues with sales persons
Work with accounting to review, provide documentation to support disputes and create processes to eliminate or reduce customer fines
Participate, implement and be a Subject Matter Expert for traffic related activities within the Warehouse Management, Scanning Solution and ERP Systems
Review and approve freight invoices
Calculate freight costs for new or current customers to assist marketing analyst with customer program cost analysis
Research and understand Harmonized Tariff Codes for Libman goods and services including scheduling and providing documents required by customs in other countries
Possess a detailed knowledge with ability to create and review necessary paperwork required to process shipments within the system(s) domestically and internationally, including but not limited to Bills of Lading and Master Bills of Lading, Labels, Pick Tickets and Packing lists, Advance Ship Notifications, Customs Entry Forms
Review KPI's on a daily basis
Recommend, implement and support Continuous Improvement within the department and the company to improve quality, productivity, safety, efficiency, and cost reduction
Support and assist in creating proactive capacity strategies and Routing Guide requirements
Implement, support and enforce all company policies as related to Traffic and Shipping
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the facility through good housekeeping practices
Follow all safety and OSHA guidelines
Analytical Skills: Ability to process and analyze information to identify and communicate unexpected trends
Team Player: Interact effectively with other departments that either impact the Traffic Department or are impacted by the Traffic Department both directly and indirectly
Flexibility: Able to handle an ever-changing fast-paced work environment. Able to shift focus or reprioritize at a moment's notice
Proactive: Able to think ahead and make decisions in order to avoid errors, discrepancies and problems
Excellent Customer Service: Know the importance of providing excellent customer service and go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction
Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience preferred
Multi-tasking: Able to handle and perform multiple duties at one time
Detail Oriented: Must have good follow through and accuracy
Strong Communication and Organizational Skills
Ability to work across multiple departments
Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, E-mail and navigating the Internet
Experience with other management and warehouse management systems a plus
Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time
Must be able to lift 15-20 pound occasionally
Working conditions are normal for an office environment
Work requires extensive work using a computer
Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to work load
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
Background check
Company
The Libman Company
The Libman Company is a manufacturer of brooms, mops and brushes in the U.S.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Donna Hobbs
Chief Financial Officer
Craig Dumstorff
Chief Information Officer
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