What is a fulfillment supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a fulfillment supervisor

1. Explore fulfillment supervisor education requirements

   Most common fulfillment supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.9 %

   Associate

   16.3 %

   High School Diploma

   15.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific fulfillment supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Logistics	11.18%
   Direct Reports	10.13%
   Continuous Improvement	6.59%
   Lean Six Sigma	5.06%
   Lean Manufacturing	4.92%

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3. Complete relevant fulfillment supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fulfillment supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fulfillment supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fulfillment supervisor resumes.

4. Research fulfillment supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Work with WMS software to view and create orders, enter and manage inventory, and assign work-flow.
   • Direct and lead inventory control initiatives and conduct all safety committee meetings per OSHA requirements.
   • Research and resolve productivity issues by using PKMS.
   • Help create a better-organize staging area for will calls and orders that are pulled and waiting for LTL pick up.

5. Apply for fulfillment supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fulfillment supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams