Job Description
Description
SAIC is looking for a Logistics Supervisor for our Bedford, IN team.
Key Responsibilities include:
Leadership and Team Management
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
SAIC is looking for a Logistics Supervisor for our Bedford, IN team.
Key Responsibilities include:
Leadership and Team Management
- Supervise and lead the shipping and receiving team, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork within the department.
- Monitor workloads and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage to meet operational demands.
- Oversee daily operations related to shipping, receiving, and material handling.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing, receiving, and shipping of goods in accordance with company and customer requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies in coordination with inventory control teams.
- Ensure accurate and timely shipment of outbound orders in compliance with customer requirements and company policies.
- Coordinate with carriers, vendors, and freight forwarders to schedule shipments and negotiate costs.
- Track and troubleshoot any shipping delays, damages, or issues in transit.
- Coordinate the receipt of inbound materials and verify shipment accuracy (quantity, quality, and condition).
- Ensure proper documentation and data entry in the warehouse management system (WMS) or ERP.
- Analyze current workflows and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Create and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain and enforce warehouse safety standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Evaluate and implement best practices to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Serve as a liaison between departments such as procurement, production, and customer service.
- Responsible for updating stakeholders on delivery ETAs, issues, or disruptions.
- Manage systems used for shipping, receiving, and inventory management (e.g., ERP, WMS software).
- Ensure operational data is properly documented and accessible for audits.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field and six (6) years or more of related experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience; High School Diploma/GED and experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations, ideally in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in using logistics and inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
- Strong communication skills for coordination with internal teams and external logistics providers.
- Knowledge of shipping regulations, freight classifications, and compliance standards (e.g., OSHA).
- Ability to lift/move products up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours when required.
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or other relevant certifications.
- Forklift certification is a plus.
About SAIC
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.