Supply Chain Supervisor

Supply Chain Supervisor

Location: Bergen County, New Jersey (Hybrid after onboarding)

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 base + bonus

Our client is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Supervisor to join a growing food importing and distribution organization serving major retail, club, and foodservice customers across North America. This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex logistics challenges, building strong vendor relationships, and driving process improvements. You will play a key role in optimizing domestic and international transportation routes, managing freight partners, supporting project launches, and helping modernize supply chain operations through data analysis and systems improvements.

This is a highly visible position with significant growth potential for someone looking to develop into a larger leadership role.

What You'll Do

• Optimize domestic and international logistics routes to improve service levels and reduce costs
• Source, compare, negotiate, and manage freight forwarding, transportation, and warehousing partners
• Build strong relationships with logistics providers and supply chain vendors
• Evaluate transportation options and develop customized routing solutions
• Support project launches by coordinating logistics planning across multiple departments
• Analyze transportation and supply chain data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Assist with contract negotiations and cost management initiatives
• Troubleshoot supply chain and logistics challenges as they arise
• Collaborate with purchasing, procurement, finance, compliance, operations, and project management teams
• Develop and enhance SOPs and operational processes
• Support ERP enhancements, reporting tools, and dashboard development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function

What We're Looking For

• 4-5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or related fields
• Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, and international logistics operations
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to analyze data and identify trends
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing processes, systems, or operational improvements is highly preferred
• Food, consumer products, import/export, or distribution industry experience is a plus

Why Join?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing supply chain organization
• Exposure to both domestic and international logistics operations
• High visibility across multiple business functions
• Collaborative team environment
• Clear path for career growth and advancement
• Hybrid work schedule available following successful onboarding and training

If you're passionate about supply chain optimization, relationship building, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.