Supervisor, Shipping and Logistics

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

LOCATION: This is a fully onsite position based at our Madison WI site. Unfortunately relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes a drug screen.
  

DESCRIPTION:

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all domestic and international shipping operations to ensure timely accurate and cost-effective delivery of goods. This role leads day-to-day shipping activities supervises staff and ensures compliance with all regulatory customs and company requirements. The ideal candidate has strong experience in transportation logistics and working knowledge of SAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shipping operations for both domestic and international orders
• Lead and coordinate team activities including scheduling workload balancing and performance management
• Ensure all shipments are processed accurately on time and in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Serve as escalation point for shipping issues delays and customer concerns
• Coordinate with carriers freight forwarders and internal teams to optimize transportation efficiency and cost
• Manage international shipping documentation (commercial invoices packing lists export declarations etc.)
• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations trade laws and company policies
• Monitor shipping KPIs such as on-time delivery freight cost and accuracy
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve service levels
• Lead daily/weekly tier meetings to communicate priorities performance and issues
• Utilize SAP to manage shipping transactions track orders and maintain accurate system data
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment in compliance with company safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 35 years of experience in shipping logistics or transportation operations
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes and regulations
• Hands-on experience with SAP (shipping logistics or warehouse modules preferred)
• Experience working with carriers freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Incoterms tariffs and customs compliance
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret shipping and cost data

Supervisory Responsibility

• Directly supervises a team of shipping associates (typically 510 employees)
• Responsible for training performance management and employee development