Logistics Supervisor

Org Marketing StatementParker Hannifin – Parflex DivisionWhen you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing — you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world’s most demanding applications.You’ll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it’s helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.Parflex is part of Parker’s Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.Position SummaryPosition SummaryThe Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the strategic management of the scheduling, monitoring, and administration of outbound and inbound shipments. The Logistics Supervisor will be the principal day-to-day contact for the company’s order management team, operations group and customers when logistics expertise and assistance is required to resolve problems, react to emergencies, provide cost analysis and project planning.Scope/ Supervision and Interaction_X_ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct ReportsPosition will report to the Division Supply Chain Manager or Logistics Manager. The Logistics Supervisor will manage personnel in the transportation and shipping and receiving departments. Position will interact with team members from operations, procurement, production control, sales, and accounting.Note: This role is not eligible for Company provided relocation or work visa sponsorship.ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsImplements the global transportation programs related to procurement, supplier inventory, and distribution of manufactured products. Includes processing of imported goods and export of finished products. Works closely with procurement, scheduling and manufacturing to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.Supervises all modes of transportation (truck, rail, airplane, sea) to ensure the most cost efficient and customer sensitive methods are utilized following established corporate Logistic programs. Participates with management to resolve shipping and receiving delays managing cost associated with unpredictable conditions (changing priorities, material shortages, quality difficulties, labor shortages)Assists with, or independently, interviews, selects and negotiates local transportation supplier activity for pricing, strategic timing of material handling, shipping container/packaging, processing of damage claims and international transportation handling.Position may directly or indirectly manage company outbound warehousing/distribution network logistics or supplier inbound inventory logistics of materials. Works with management to determine within single or multi-plant production facilities the most cost-efficient utilization of production resources for on-time delivery and minimization overall cost.QualificationsQualificationsMinimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in transportation and logistics.A 4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management is required with a preferred certification in transportation.Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interfaces with all internal and external contacts.Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.Drug TestsDrug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.