Delivery Specialist Supervisor

You will report to the Supply Chain Service Manager and oversee the safe efficient execution of 20000 annual shipments across multiple transportation modes. The role is accountable for meeting delivery requirements while managing over $20M in annual truck spend. You will also lead and develop a team of Delivery Specialists supporting Tessenderlo Kerleys business units.

What we need from you:

• Develop and maintain a reliable cost-efficient and safety-focused carrier network to support ongoing and future logistics needs.
• Coordinate daily communication with plants terminals inventory control and customer service to ensure accurate and timely delivery execution.
• Partner with supply chain and business units to confirm inventory availability and align transportation with operational demand.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies DOT and government (49 CFR) regulations and company requirements including proper documentation.
• Supervise and support Delivery Specialists driving cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high service levels.
• Oversee dispatch load scheduling and rate negotiation to optimize transportation efficiency and cost performance.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to enhance logistics systems tools and operational visibility.
• Reinforce a strong safety culture in partnership with HS&E across all logistics activities.
• Manage carrier relationships including performance monitoring issue resolution and annual service reviews.
• Deliver responsive high-quality service by addressing transportation inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Support sustainability goals by improving transportation efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
• Implement standardized processes for effective issue resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize data and metrics to optimize fleet utilization and third-party carrier selection based on cost and service.
• Establish and track KPIs to ensure consistent execution productivity and on-time performance.
• Evaluate operational challenges analyze data and implement practical solutions to improve performance.
• Assist in developing training and cross-training programs to strengthen team capability and ensure coverage.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or equivalent practical business experience
• Working knowledge of DOT and government regulations (CFR 49) and NMFC standards
• 10 years of transportation experience; liquid bulk preferred
• Leads by example in day-to-day operations while consistently performing under pressure
• Trains coaches and develops team members across varying skill levels
• Strong communication listening and negotiation skills with carriers vendors and internal teams
• Analyzes supply chain operations and drives practical continuous improvements
• Sets high performance standards and ensures consistent execution across the team
• Promotes accountability and ownership to meet service safety and cost targets
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel for operational tracking and reporting

Additional Information :

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) Company Retirement Contribution at year-end at up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance 2x Annual Base Salary
• Paid vacation and sick time and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance - up to $7500 in reimbursement assistance
• Childbearing and parental leave 
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time