Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.
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Chem-Trend Limited Partnership
The Logistics Supervisor oversees daily domestic and international logistics operations to ensure the safe, timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials to customers and internal business partners. This role provides leadership and operational support to the logistics team, ensuring consistent execution of processes, adherence to transportation and trade regulations, and a high level of customer service.
In addition to performing hands-on logistics activities, the Logistics Supervisor supports the Logistics Manager by managing escalations, developing team capability, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and service quality across the logistics function.
- Coordinate and oversee domestic and international shipments to ensure accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and mentoring for Logistics Specialists and Customs and Foreign Trade Specialists.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for shipment delays, service failures, carrier issues, customs-related challenges, and customer concerns.
- Assign work, prioritize tasks, and balance workloads to ensure operational coverage and service level expectations are met.
- Audit and validate freight invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with contracted rates and approved charges, and resolve discrepancies to support cost control.
- Support compliance with applicable import and export regulations, including proper documentation, record retention, and adherence to internal procedures.
- Analyze logistics and transportation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, resolve issues, and improve logistics performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling at least 6 years of relevant logistics or supply chain experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting import and export logistics processes and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting compliance with U.S. import and export regulations, including a basic understanding of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, country-of-origin determination for imports, and general awareness of U.S. export control requirements.
- Familiarity with U.S. Customs systems, including the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), and the ability to run and interpret customs-related reports such as ES-003.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting logistics or transportation data to enhance operational visibility and support informed decision-making.
- Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role strongly preferred.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
