Dispatcher/Logistics Coordinator

**Job Description**

**Overview:**

We are currently looking for a dedicated Dispatch/Logistic Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a strong background in logistics operations. As a Dispatch/Logistic Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing our transportation processes efficiently and ensuring the smooth flow of goods inbound and outbound.

**Responsibilities:**

- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of logistics operations, including shipping, receiving, daily dispatch and fleet management.

- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in the logistics industry including DOT hours of service and driver compliance.

- Utilize J.J. Keller Management system

- Utilize transportation management system to track shipments and optimize routes for cost-effective delivery.

- Communicate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and carriers to ensure timely delivery of goods.

- Manage freight activities, including negotiating rates, scheduling pickups, and tracking shipments to ensure on-time delivery.

- Conduct data entry tasks accurately to maintain up-to-date records of inventory, shipments, and transportation activities.

- Collaborate with various departments to streamline logistics processes and resolve any issues that may arise during transportation.

- Monitoring and scheduling truck repairs and maintenance to ensure operational efficiency and meet safety regulations.

- Maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection.

- Conduct driver safety training meetings.

- Reviewing drivers' pre trip/post trip inspections, drivers' logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times.

- Managing drivers so they adhere to their assigned schedule.

- Able to keep detail records of schedule changes and communicate revisions to drivers, customers, and internal team timely

- Maintain load details for each driver to process weekly payroll.

- File quarterly taxes

- Preparing dispatch documents, as well as generating freight bills and invoices.

- Communicate with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times and special handling requests.

- Work closely with sales team to ensure customer satisfaction.

- Assist in inventory management tasks as needed to support overall operational efficiency.

- Backup scale operator position and be able to handle cash transactions.

- Other duties assigned by upper management.

**Experience:**

- Previous experience in logistics coordination or a related field is preferred.

- Proficiency in using transportation management systems and other relevant software applications including Microsoft Excel.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

- Familiarity with freight operations, data entry procedures, and inventory management practices.

- Exceptional compliance with DOT laws, regulations, procedures, and safety requirements.

Join our team as a Dispatch/Logistic Coordinator with nearly all loads are handled Monday through Friday with only an occasional Saturday. If you are passionate about logistics and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dispatching / Logistic: 2 years (Required)
• DOT regulations: 2 years (Required)
• Fleet Safety/Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dispatching / Logistic: 2 years (Required)
• DOT regulations: 2 years (Required)
• Fleet Safety/Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person