Traffic supervisor

Job Description

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid
  
  

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $78,870 - $103,191. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as an International Traffic Supervisor!

The Traffic Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and optimizing global logistics operations for international customer orders, including import and export shipments. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effective transportation, working closely with cross-functional teams such as shipping/packing, assembly operations, production planning, International Inside Sales, and Global Business Units.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipping Coordination: Manage global and domestic shipments (ground, ocean, and air) with precision, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation.
• Efficiently utilize Oracle and OTM enterprise management tools for order processing and shipment execution.
• Analyze completed sales orders to identify consolidation opportunities, reducing shipping costs while optimizing delivery schedules.
• Maintain proactive communication with Inside Sales, ensuring order accuracy, proper instructions, and seamless coordination.
• Interpret sales team notes and order details to execute the correct shipping, billing, and compliance methodologies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to track material availability and packing schedules, preventing delays.
• Import & Export Documentation: Accurately prepare and review essential trade documents, ensuring compliance with company, customer, and government regulations.
• Oversee the preparation of invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, customs declarations, and other required documents.
• Ensure adherence to trade compliance policies, reducing risks associated with international shipments.
• Review import entries for accuracy in tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and duty payments
• Verify that all imports comply with applicable trade agreements and import restrictions
• Freight Booking & Transportation Management: Arrange and coordinate shipments with multiple carriers, 3PL partners, and freight forwarders.
• Optimize transportation modes based on cost, urgency, and product requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with logistics providers to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Shipment Tracking & Issue Resolution: Monitor and trace shipments, proactively identifying delays or discrepancies.
• Communicate timely resolutions to customers, vendors, and internal teams to maintain seamless operations.
• Regulatory Compliance & Record Keeping: Ensure precise documentation and adherence to S&C Policies, Procedures, and U.S. CFR standards.
• Maintain an organized database of shipments, trade compliance records, and carrier performance metrics.
• Cost & Freight Analysis: Support international and domestic freight quoting, ensuring competitive pricing and optimized shipping solutions.
• Review carrier invoices, identify discrepancies, and manage approvals for accurate payment processing.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Work closely with the Manager – Global Trade Compliance & Logistics to enhance supply chain efficiencies.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, helping refine systems, workflows, and logistics strategies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or International Business (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of Logistics/Supply/Shipping experience.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge: In-depth understanding of global supply chain operations, trade routes, and transportation methods.
• Regulatory Compliance Expertise: Familiarity with customs clearance, import/export laws, tariffs, and trade agreements (e.g., USMCA, INCOTERMS, CFR, HTS codes).
• Enterprise Software Proficiency: Experience with ERP (Oracle, SAP), transportation management systems (OTM, TMS), and data analytics tools.
• Shipment Coordination & Freight Optimization: Ability to manage bookings, track cargo, and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess supply chain inefficiencies, resolve shipping discrepancies, and enhance operational workflow.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in reviewing carrier invoices, managing freight costs, and identifying discrepancies for resolution.
• Multi-Tasking & Attention to Detail: Capability to process multiple shipments simultaneously, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Cross-Cultural & Global Business Expertise: Understanding of international trade dynamics, market trends, and cultural nuances for effective supplier management.
• Negotiation & Vendor Management: Ability to work with suppliers, carriers, and 3PL partners to secure competitive pricing and reliable shipping solutions.
• Customer Service & Stakeholder Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, customs officials, and internal teams to facilitate seamless operations.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous work with manufacturing, distribution, or multinational companies handling cross-border logistics.
• Ability to implement process improvements and cost-saving strategies in logistics operations.
• Exposure to customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or international supplier coordination.
  
  

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected] .

No fixed deadline

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
  
  

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About The Team

In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.