Find & Apply For Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor Jobs in Milpitas, California

Company Description"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors FounderWe take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our MissionWe recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!www.expeditors.comJob DescriptionPrimary ResponsibilitiesThe Warehouse Lead would be responsible for:

Daily OperationsCoordinate daily receiving, put-away, picking, staging and outbound prioritiesAssign workload based on customer requirements and daily volumeConduct shift start-up meetings and communicate prioritiesMonitor work throughout the day and rebalance resources as neededVerify work is completed within established cutoff times and customer requirementsInventory ControlReinforce location and inventory-control processesSupport cycle counts and inventory auditsEscalate inventory discrepancies immediatelyCoordinate with the Inventory Control team on reconciliation and corrective actionsEnsure material movement and system transactions are completed accuratelyTraining & DevelopmentProvide hands-on training for new warehouse employeesReinforce SOPs and standard workMaintain cross-training across key warehouse functionsIdentify training gaps and provide coachingSupport development of employees capable of taking on additional responsibilitiesQuality & SafetyPerform daily process checksReinforce customer-specific handling requirementsEnsure housekeeping and 5S standards are maintainedReinforce warehouse safety requirementsIdentify process deviations before they become customer-impacting issuesSupport root-cause investigations and corrective actions when errors occurCommunication & EscalationServe as the first operational escalation point on the warehouse floorCommunicate operational risks to the Operations SupervisorCoordinate priorities between Customer Service, Receiving, Inventory Control and warehouse operationsProvide timely updates regarding delays, shortages, discrepancies and other operational exceptions

Knowledge:

Expeditors company policies and procedures.

Expeditors products and services

Skills:

Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Pro-active, strong organizational skills.

Good Microsoft Office skillsFluent in operational English, both oral and written

Behaviors:

Adhere to the company's 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and VisionaryMeet company standards of 52 hours training per year

•Local Applicants ONLY

•QualificationsEducation (preferred level) high school degree2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience in inventory control and/or distribution operationsRequired QualificationsTechnical SkillsStrong understanding of software development principles.

Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate.

Experience with Microsoft Copilot and M365 technologies.

Familiarity with data structures, APIs, integrations, and system architecture.

Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, LLMs, and prompt engineering.

Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently. Business SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to understand complex operational processes.

Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred QualificationsExperience developing automations, applications, or digital solutions.

Experience leading cross-functional projects.

Experience working in operations, logistics, finance, or enterprise shared services environments.

Certifications in Microsoft Power Platform, Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, or related technologies.

Additional InformationExpected Hourly Range:

$24.00 - $35.00 Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)Holidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learning & Development ProgramEducational Assistance and ReimbursementAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.