▷ Logistics Supervisor; Functions and Salary

A Logistics supervisor it's the person responsible for the management of the storage, distribution and dispatch process in order to optimize the company's supply chain.

This implies supervising from the beginning to the end of the productive processes, as well as the storage and control of inventories, in such a way that the processes of distribution and delivery of merchandise, are executed according to the planned.

For this you must Lead the team to achieve company goals, working in coordination with other area supervisors to achieve greater efficiency.

However, the functions of the logistics supervisor may vary according to the company, its type of economic activity and the size of its market.

Job Duties of a Logistics Supervisor

• Create and implement the strategic planning of the company's logistics processes, from warehouse, distribution and customer delivery service.
• Evaluate the operation of the supply chain, to identify failures or inefficiencies and establish effective solutions that guarantee its optimal operation.
• Supervise the optimal use of financial, human, material and technological resources in logistics processes.
• Apply metrics KPI's to monitor the performance, performance and quality in each of the logistics processes, which allow us to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and promote good relationships with suppliers, customers and internal staff of the company, who participate in one way or another in logistics processes.
• Monitor delivery times and quality, in compliance with the planned schedule.
• Monitor and track merchandise returns.
• Supervise route and delivery plans for each dispatch area.
• Establish the necessary measures to reduce costs and expenses in logistics processes.
• Carry out inventory control and merchandise storage, according to the policies established by the company for inventory rotation.
• Evaluate the level of customer satisfaction with the delivery services and the quality of the merchandise.
• Apply ISO quality management metrics in the supply chain.
• Minimize the impact of unforeseen events in the supply chain to avoid setbacks or delays in the order distribution and dispatch process.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards in all processes involved in the supply chain.
• Apply the “5 S” of productivity for better logistics management.
• Supervise the fulfillment of the functions of the staff and provide advice to improve efficiency.
• Prepare proposals and reports periodically to the executive committee in order to communicate and improve the operation of the supply chain.

Qualities that should stand out in a logistics supervisor

A logistics supervisor must stand out for the following qualities:

• Proactivity, in order to identify possible failures in the supply chain, which allow establishing measures for the prevention of failures or inefficiencies in the supply chain.
• Approachto the client, always looking for improvements in logistics distribution and dispatch processes to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Leadership, to manage work teams, always keeping them motivated.

Job Requirements to be a Logistics Supervisor

• Being Lic. In logistics, Lic. In administration or related fields.
• Have minimum verifiable experience.
• Management of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Know and apply KPI's indicators.
• Schedule availability.
• Responsibility and punctuality.

Job field of a logistics supervisor

• Warehouse supervisor.
• Inventory supervisor.
• Dispatch and Distribution Supervisor.
• Operations supervisor.
• Quality Management Supervisor.

Average salary of a logistics supervisor in Mexico

In Mexico, a logistics supervisor can earn an average monthly salary between $14,500 to $16,000 pesos, however, this can vary depending on the size of the company and the complexity of its processes logistics.