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Product and Inventory Shipping Supervisor
Lead shipping and inventory operations to ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment while managing teams, optimizing processes, and maintaining high customer service standards in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Shipping Operations Management
- Oversee daily shipping operations and order fulfillment
- Manage shipping schedules and carrier coordination
- Ensure accurate order picking, packing, and shipping
- Monitor shipping costs and optimize freight efficiency
- Coordinate with carriers and logistics providers
- Track shipment status and delivery performance
- Handle shipping documentation and compliance
Inventory Control
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting
- Manage inventory levels and replenishment
- Coordinate receiving and put-away processes
- Implement inventory control procedures
- Monitor stock movements and adjustments
- Ensure proper inventory storage and organization
- Track inventory metrics and KPIs
Team Leadership
- Supervise shipping and warehouse staff (15-25 employees)
- Conduct daily team meetings and shift briefings
- Provide training and professional development
- Manage performance evaluations and coaching
- Handle scheduling and overtime management
- Foster positive team culture and safety awareness
- Lead by example in work standards
Process Improvement
- Identify and implement operational improvements
- Analyze workflow efficiency and productivity
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Optimize shipping and inventory processes
- Implement best practices and standard procedures
- Support lean manufacturing/warehouse principles
- Drive cost reduction and efficiency gains
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred
Experience:
- 3+ years shipping/warehouse operations experience
- 2+ years supervisory or team leadership experience
- Experience with inventory management systems
Technical Skills:
Systems Knowledge:
- WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Transportation management systems
Core Competencies:
Leadership Skills:
- Team management and development
- Performance coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making under pressure
- Change management
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical Skills:
- Data analysis and reporting
- KPI tracking and interpretation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Process optimization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics
- 5+ years shipping operations experience
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- APICS/ASCM certification
Who We Are
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
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