Job Summary/Objective

 

UDA is seeking a detail oriented, communication loving, scheduling pro to join our transportation team as Logistics Supervisor.

 

The logistics supervisor is responsible for managing inventory, coordinating maintenance scheduling, supervising a team of mechanics, and overseeing accounts payable (A/P) data entry for all department related invoices for UDA Transportation.  This role ensures efficient daily operation, maintains equipment readiness, and supports administrative and financial processes.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

 

• Educate, train, and develop 3^rd-party contract carriers on the use of equipment and technology used for route management


• Lead, supervise, and support team of mechanics


• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of parts, tools, and equipment


• Ensure accurate entry and processing of all departmental invoices and maintain effective communication with vendors regarding orders and invoicing


• Ensure regular maintenance is tracked, scheduled, and completed by transportation mechanics


• Monitor expenses related to maintenance, inventory, and transportation operations


• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency


• Accurately manage and report contract carrier fuel logs for accounting purposes


• Maintain knowledge of DOT regulations, traffic, state, and federal laws

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Travel Requirements

☒None            ☐ Minimal             ☐ Moderate          ☐ High    

 

 

Qualifications:

General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully:

• Ability to regularly work on weekends/after hours if required


• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills


• Comfortable with initiating professional and informative conversations, both over the phone and in-person


• Basic clerical, typing, telephone, and data entry experience


• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite


• Ability to seamlessly multi-task and manage multiple project and tasks


• Strong customer service experience


• Prior experience with transportation logistics is a plus

 

Experience: (required)                                  

• One (1) year of experience in administrative or clerical environment                           


• Two (2-3) years of logistics supervisor experience

 

 

Education/Certifications: High School Diploma, GED, or prior relevant work experience

 

	Required	Preferred
Education (degree/certifications)	High school diploma or equivalent education

 

 

 

 

Work Environment & Demands

Physical and environmental demands for this position are indicated below:  (check all that are applicable)

Physical Demands:

☒Sitting for limited periods of time

☒Standing and walking for extended periods of time

☒Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

☒Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding

☒Ability to climb stairs

☒Some lifting, up to 25 pounds

 

Environment:

☒Office environment

 

☒Able to work 12-hour shifts/ Weekends as-needed

☐Other (please specify)