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Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Supervises all aspects of the Perris, California Warehouse Operations, on assigned shift, including assigning, directing and monitoring work of the Warehouse associates to ensure effective customer service, quality & compliance, positive employee relations, safety & security.

Primary Duties:

• Supervise, directs and trains Distribution Center Team Leaders and associates in performing work according to operating principles & procedures.
• Compliance with applicable customer requirements, government regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Monitor performance of DC associates to ensure achievement of KPI’s
• Maintain effective controls and records to ensure operation’s standards.
• Documents, records, and reports all discrepancies/ issues to the Warehouse Manager in a timely manner.
• Trains associates in an effective operation, safety & security.
• Maintain a positive employee relations environment in compliance with Company policies.
• Prepares and submits daily and weekly reports/ forms in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations on the daily staffing requirements based on volume.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned by management to meet the business demands.
• Annual Salary Range: $71,000 - $72,000

Minimum Requirements, Education, and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in logistics, warehousing/ distribution, or supply chain management
• Minimum of Two (2) Years’ Distribution / Warehouse Operations Experience in a team leader or supervisory position
• Excellent written & verbal Skills; Strong organizational skills; attention to detail and follow-up.
• Strong computer skills (AS-400, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Candidate must be able to work a flexible work schedule to meet operation’s demands.
• Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills, with professional, positive, and motivated demeanor
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is a plus
• This position is 100% on site.

Organization Relationships:

Reports to Operations Center Manager

 Work Environment:

(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work, which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.