Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Dispatcher to join our dynamic logistics team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating transportation activities, ensuring timely deliveries, and optimizing routes. This position requires strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and a solid understanding of transportation management systems.
Duties
- Manage daily dispatch operations, ensuring efficient routing and scheduling of shipments.
- Utilize GIS and GPS technologies to optimize transportation routes and monitor fleet movements.
- Collaborate with drivers, customers, and vendors to facilitate effective communication and resolve any issues that arise during transit.
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, including data entry into transportation management systems such as Xpert , Avaal , Loadlink and DAT .
- Analyze freight data to identify trends and improve operational efficiency within the supply chain.
- Provide support for shipping & receiving processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Handle multi-line phone systems effectively while demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.
Experience
- Proven experience in dispatching or logistics roles is preferred.
- Familiarity with transportation planning and fleet management principles.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess data for informed decision-making.
- Proficient in using transportation management systems; experience with AS400 is a plus.
- Excellent typing skills with attention to detail for accurate data entry.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact professionally with various stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities efficiently. Join our team as a Dispatcher where your expertise will contribute significantly to our operational success!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.27-$31.92 per hour
Work Location: In person