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Jeremy Smalls wins SDCE pros to know lifetime achievement award 2024

  • March 25, 2024
  • North America

Jeremy Smalls, Sparck Technologies’ service manager in North America, has been selected as an award recipient of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s prestigious 2024 Pros to Know Award. This year, the award recognizes four distinct categories including Top Procurement Pros, Top Shippers, Rising Stars and Lifetime Achievement. This recognition is for the Lifetime Achievement category.

The Pros to Know Award honors the top 100 outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage. The Lifetime Achievement category specifically acknowledges company leaders who’ve made outstanding contributions to the supply chain for 10 years or more.
Jeremy Smalls wins SDCE pros to know

Creating Opportunity and Fostering Excellence

Since Jeremy joined Sparck Technologies in 2021, he has been responsible for leading and managing a 16-person service team, as well as overseeing the opening of SparckAcademy, the new technology center in Marietta, GA. Jeremy and his team provide excellent customer service to more than 40 different customer sites.

As a team leader, Jeremy places great importance on fostering a positive work environment for his employees. He does this, in part, by outsourcing classes on reflective communication and holding internal meetings where teammates can work to build relationships with each other and find solutions to any issues that may arise. “It’s about more than just team building,” explained Jeremy. “I’m trying to help others be good people.”

Sparck Technologies’ CEO, Kees Oosting, shared, “Jeremy is not just a manager but a true leader who has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to Sparck’s success. His impact on operational excellence and customer service is undeniable, and his commitment to his team is commendable.”

Oosting adds, “As a manager, Jeremy goes beyond the conventional role, serving as an inspiration for his team. This well-deserved award recognizes Jeremy’s influential leadership that integrates employee well-being and customer service within the supply chain and logistics space.”

Sparck Technologies quote Kees Oosting
Kees Oosting
CEO at Sparck Technologies

"Jeremy is not just a manager but a true leader who has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to Sparck’s success. His impact on operational excellence and customer service is undeniable, and his commitment to his team is commendable.”

Worthy Appreciation

Jeremy’s commitment to employee work-life balance is a true competitive differentiator for Sparck. With his selection as a 2024 Pro to Know, Jeremy has proven himself to be a leader who is continually redefining what it means to be a supply chain expert.

Commenting on the award, Jeremy said, “I am truly humbled and grateful to receive this award. The success and achievements we’ve experienced at Sparck are the result of a collaborative effort from an exceptional team.” 

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