Account Operations Supervisor, Contract Logistics
Summary
Oversee supplier onboarding and contract logistics for a warehouse management system, handling agreements, WMS setup, EDI enablement, and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Storage Agreements
- Review, prepare, and manage Warehouse Storage Agreements (WSAs) and related legal documentation with suppliers
- Work with supplier liability insurance requirements and coverage precedents to ensure consistency across the supplier base
- Coordinate with internal and supplier contacts to resolve contract questions and secure timely execution of agreements
- Maintain organised records of executed agreements, amendments, and insurance certificates
Supplier Setup in WMS
- Configure new suppliers in Crane's Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring accurate account setup and data integrity
- Coordinate EDI enablement and customer portal access as part of the onboarding workflow
- Support ASN and 940 submission setup, working cross-functionally with IT and operations to confirm systems are functioning correctly before go-live
- Follow and help refine the established supplier onboarding process to ensure consistent, repeatable setup across all new accounts
Supplier Support & Troubleshooting
- Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers experiencing operational or systems issues
- Diagnose and resolve problems related to WMS, EDI, or portal access, escalating to IT or other internal teams as needed
- Proactively communicate with suppliers to keep them informed of issue status and resolution timelines
- Identify recurring issues and recommend process or system improvements to reduce future support volume
Qualifications
- Experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, account management, or a related operations role
- Familiarity with WMS platforms, EDI processes, and customer portal systems (or strong aptitude to learn quickly)
- Comfort reviewing and administering legal/contractual documents (prior contract administration experience a plus)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple supplier accounts and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical supplier contacts
- Problem-solving mindset with a bias toward proactive resolution
- Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, legal, sales, and operations teams