On-Site Logistics Supervisor in Battle Creek, Michigan (Relocation package and signing bonus available)

Who we are

For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.

Buckland is looking for On-Site Logistics Supervisor in Battle Creek, Michigan (Relocation package and signing bonus available)

What you’ll be doing

The Onsite Logistics Supervisor serves as Buckland's dedicated representative within the customer facility, responsible for managing and coordinating inbound logistics activities, including international ocean freight, domestic transportation, warehousing, and final-mile delivery. The role works directly with customer stakeholders, suppliers, carriers, and Buckland operations teams to ensure material availability, mitigate supply chain risks, support production continuity, and deliver exceptional customer service.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary, benefits package and matching retirement plan
• A friendly, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
• A chance to be part of a growing organization
• On-site position in Battle Creek, Michigan
• Relocation package available
• Signing bonus available based on experience

You will be responsible for

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned strategic accounts and build strong customer relationships.

• Manage day-to-day international ocean import and export operations, including shipment coordination and exception resolution.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, overseas offices, NVOCCs, drayage providers, and other logistics partners.
• Develop and maintain customer-specific SOPs, KPIs, workflows, and service standards.
• Lead customer business reviews and provide performance reports with operational insights
• Investigate and resolve service issues, claims, escalations, and supply chain risks that may impact production
• Support carrier procurement, rate management, and transportation solutions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, service enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Support customer implementations, onboarding, account growth, profitability, and retention initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Customs Brokerage, Finance, and other internal teams to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Provide guidance and operational support to team members involved in assigned accounts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we need from you

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, International Business, Commerce, or a related field.
• 7+ years of freight forwarding or international logistics experience, including 3+ years in customer-facing account management or strategic customer support.
• Fluency in Hindi is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international ocean import/export operations, complex transportation programs, carrier management, and procurement.
• Experience developing customer SOPs, KPIs, and operational processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and transportation management systems.
• CIFFA and/or CITT designation, or actively pursuing.
• Experience supporting high-volume ocean freight programs, particularly within automotive OEM or Tier 1 environments.
• CargoWise or similar TMS experience.
• Project management and/or continuous improvement experience.
• Fluency in Hindi is considered an asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
• Valid Passport ability to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.

Want to apply? Get in touch today

Please visit to apply to this current and open vacancy and to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide. The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.

Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. Applicants do not require CAD or USA work experience but for some positions may require CAD or USA standard regulations knowledge and experience. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.

Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment, including for this position.

Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at View email address on aiapply.co

As we receive a high volume of applications, we’re only able to contact candidates selected to move forward. While we truly appreciate your interest, we are unable to respond to general inquiries regarding application status. Thank you for your understanding.