3rd Shift Dispatcher/Planner

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Ft. Recovery OH

Job Description

Overview
This leadership position will have the responsibility to lead with integrity, good character, high values, maintain or exceed current service levels, cooperate and communicate in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Daily Dispatching drivers on loads.
  • Monitor Automated Work Flow (AWF) optimization and correct as needed.
  • Monitor driver compliance with AWF sequence.
  • Communicate with drivers to investigate and correct entries as needed.
  • Monitor Driver Performance and Productivity
  • Monitor fleet activity for on-time delivery of routine and appointment shipments and equipment utilization
  • Monitor and participate in the extra pay approval process
  • Work with various Truckmate modules, PC Miler and Geotab
  • Manage and process email correspondence including gMail and Kayako.
  • Collaborate with Fleet Managers to maximize fleet drivers, equipment and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor shipment appointments and driver arrival and reschedule/communicate as needed.
  • Assist in load planning and stop sequencing.
  • Effectively communicate with customers, dispatch group and other departments via facsimile, email, instant message,
  • web, EDI, phone and one-on-one.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the transportation industry with skills in written and verbal
  • communication, inter personal communications, supervision, decision making, strong geographical knowledge, driver
  • relations/retention, fleet safety, customer service, spreadsheets, advanced computer ability, good time management and
  • multi-tasking in a fast paced work environment, ability to follow instructions, complete the required training and work with
  • minimal supervision.
  • Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficient with Microsoft applications
  • Strong written and oral communication, teamwork and presentation skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt under pressure.
  • Must be flexible and adapt to a constantly changing work environment
  • Detail Oriented
  • Truckmate knowledge a plus but not required.
  • Customer Service
  • Strong Leadership Ability