What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatch Administrator 3rd SHIFT position at Merchants Distributors, LLC?
Overview
To provide administrative support for dispatchers and ensure paperwork for on time deliveries.
***ENTRY LEVEL POSITION***
***3rd Shift***
Flexibility in schedule required including weekends.
Schedule includes:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
4:30 pm - 6:00 am
Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
• Enters driver names and pertinent information into both CAMS and Mainframe
• Supports workflow through contact of drivers with changes to scheduled trips
• Creates trip changes to scheduled runs; printing and assembling trips after loads are released from the warehouse
• Calls drivers about dispatch leaves and customer delivery ETA.
• Matches backhauls with trips and ensure stops are accurately communicated with the driver
• Initiates backhaul changes as needed for the least out-of-route miles and best return revenue monies.
• Attaches mail to designated loads
• Trains new employees as needed on both Cam and Mainframe.
• Provides support to dispatchers in Cam and Mainframe
• Answers phone calls from customers, research a solution or forward to the appropriate person for assistance
Qualifications
- Intermediate to advanced excel and word
- Must be able to work flexible schedule when necessary
- Ability to handle multiple tasks as job requires
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under minimal supervision
- Background in customer service preferred
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