Join our Transportation team as a Delivery Specialist, and you will be part of an award-winning Supply Chain team that is committed to safety and Customer excellence every day. At Tessenderlo Kerley, our transportation team is a vital artery of our success. Our safety-focused team thrives in offering innovative solutions and high-quality, reliable transportation services in a demanding growing business culture. As the Delivery Specialist, you will be working with three other specialists, focusing on safely managing bulk and packaged shipments to customers and terminals. You will work closely with truck drivers, third-party carriers, supply chain peers, and sales teams to ensure we are meeting and exceeding customer expectations.If you are detailed oriented, enjoy solving problems, and helping people all while having fun with a collaborative team, then I invite you to learn more and apply.What you will do:As the Delivery Specialist, you will be versed in all aspects of dispatching/delivering freight, including bulk tanker operations, rate negotiations, DOT compliance, etc.  You will manage and arrange safe transit of liquid bulk shipments for Tessenderlo Kerley's Customers. Some of your ongoing responsibilities might include:Daily interface with the customer in a courteous manner, using independent judgment when handling loads based on the economics of the situation, equipment specifications, availability, and driver availability.Keep the Customer apprised of the delivery status.Ability to work with Supply Chain peers (planners, Tessenderlo Kerley plant sites, Customer Service, Sales, etc.) in order to forward-manage your trucking assetsCollaborate with 3rd party carriers, Supply Chain peers, Sales, etc. to develop efficient routes for various lanes of shippingDirect all activities related to distribution, routing, tracking, and costing.Investigate various complaints and inquiries in order to arrive at a satisfactory result for TKI Customers. Partner with 3rd party carriers/dispatchers to ensure all DOT regulations are followed, including Hours of Service requirements.Identify areas of opportunity to reduce cost without jeopardizing service.Develop and nurture relationships with internal and third-party transportation service providers.
